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About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, IT technicians and knowledgeable end users. It provides information for the installation and use of the H13SRE-F motherboard. About This Motherboard The H13SRE-F motherboard supports an AMD EPYC™ 4004 or AMD Ryzen™ 7000 processor with a TDP of up to 170 W in an AM5 socket.
Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Checklist ..........................8 H13SRE-F Layout ......................10 Quick Reference Table ......................11 Motherboard Features .......................12 1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview ..................15 1.3 Special Features ........................15 Recovery from AC Power Loss ..................15 1.4 System Health Monitoring ....................16 Onboard Voltage Monitors ....................16...
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Preface Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS POST Codes ......................82 Appendix B Software B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation ...................112 B.2 Driver Installation ......................114 B.3 SuperDoctor 5 .........................115 ®...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. H13SRE-F Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual. The motherboard you received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
DIMM Size • 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, or 48 GB at 5 V Note: For the latest processor/memory updates, refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Expansion Slots • One PCIe 5.0 x16 low-profile slot with 75 W power •...
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Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features System Management • Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support • SuperDoctor ® • SUM-InBand, SUM-OOB • Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMIView, SMCIPMITOOL, IPMICFG) LED Indicators • CPU/System Overheat LED • Fan Failed Indicator LED • UID/Remote UID LED Environment •...
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H13SRE-F User's Manual SVI3 DDR5 (CHA) UDIMM-A1 UDIMM-A2 up to 5200MHz PCIe5.0 x16 (L0 - L15) PCIe x16 SLOT DDR5 (CHB) UDIMM-B1 UDIMM-B2 up to 5200MHz PCIe5.0 x2 (L24 - 25) M.2 PCIE SlimSAS PORTS 80 port Header (2x SATA) SPI Bus PCIe5.0 x1(L27)
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview Built upon the functionality and capability of the AMD EPYC™ 4004 and AMD Ryzen™ 7000 processors, the H13SRE-F motherboard provides system performance, power efficiency, and feature sets to address the needs of next-generation computer users, and dramatically increases system performance for a multitude of server applications.
H13SRE-F User's Manual 1.4 System Health Monitoring Onboard Voltage Monitors The onboard voltage monitor will continuously scan crucial voltage levels. Once a voltage becomes unstable, a warning is given, or an error message is sent to the screen. The user can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor.
Windows operating systems. For detailed information regarding OS support, refer to the Supermicro website. 1.6 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 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.
Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Your components may look different.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Overview of the Processor Socket The processor socket is protected by an outer plastic protective cover. 1. Outer Plastic Cover 2. Socket AM5...
Chapter 2: Installation Overview of the Heatsink The heatsink is attached to the socket with Phillips #1 screws after the processor is secured. If this is a new heatsink, thermal grease is pre-applied.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Installing the Processor Note: Do not remove the plastic cover covering the outside of the socket. This cover will pop out during installation of the processor. 1. Use a finger to push down the lever, then move the lever rightward. Pull the lever until it passes over the processor socket.
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Chapter 2: Installation 3. With the processor in the socket, lower the socket force frame. 4. Reattach the lever arm onto the right side of the socket. The outer plastic cover will pop out when the lever arm is reattached. Note: Store the outer plastic cover.
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H13SRE-F User's Manual 5. When finished, the socket force frame will secure the processor.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Heatsink 1. After the processor is secure, you must install the heatsink to the socket frame. Ensure a proper amount of thermal grease is applied to the heatsink. Lower the heatsink down until the four screws on the heatsink align with the four screw holes on the socket frame. South of heatsink South of socket...
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H13SRE-F User's Manual 2. Align the heatsink to the socket. With a Phillips #1 bit torque driver set to a force of 8.7 in-lbf (0.98 N-m), gradually secure the heatsink by starting with two screws on opposite corners.When finished, the heatsink will be secured over the socket and processor.
Super H13SRE-F User's Manual Chapter 2: Installation 2.3 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 the motherboard and the chassis match.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.
Memory Support The H13SRE-F supports up to 192 GB of ECC and Non-ECC DDR5 UDIMM memory with speeds of up to 5200 MT/s in two DIMM slots or 3600 MT/s in four DIMM slots. Refer to the table below for DIMM support information.
H13SRE-F User's Manual General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance • The blue or black slots must be populated first. • It is recommended to use DDR5 memory of the same type, size, and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.
Chapter 2: Installation DIMM Installation 1. Insert DIMM modules in the following order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1, and insert the desired number of DIMMs into memory slots based on the memory population sequence on page 30. For the system to work properly, use memory modules of the same type and speed.
H13SRE-F User's Manual 2.5 Rear Panel I/O Ports See Figure 2-1 below for the locations and descriptions of the various I/O ports on the rear of the motherboard. Figure 2-1. Rear Panel I/O Port Locations and Definitions Rear Panel I/O Ports...
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Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at https://www.supermicro. com/support/manuals/. UID Switch...
H13SRE-F User's Manual 2.6 Connectors & Headers Power Connections Power Connector JPWR1 is the 12 V input power connector for the backplane power connector. GPU Power Connector JGWR1 is the 12 V output power connector for a GPU. SATA Power Connector...
Micro Low-Profile PCIe Slot There is one Micro-LP PCIe 5.0 x4 slot with two USB 2.0 connections at J9. This slot is used for a Supermicro Micro-LP Network card. PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (supports up to 75 W) There is one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 75 W power at J17. This slot is used for an Add-On Card...
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JMD1 supports an M-Key PCIe 5.0 x2 device in the 2280 and 22110 form factors. SATA Connectors Two SATA connectors (SATA0 and SATA1) are provided on the H13SRE-F. A cable is needed to make the connection. NVMe/SATA Connectors Two hybrid NVMe/SATA connectors (NVME0/SATA0 and NVME1/SATA1) are located on the H13SRE-F for either NVMe or SATA connections.
Chapter 2: Installation 2.7 Jumper Settings How Jumpers Work 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. See the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
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H13SRE-F User's Manual IPMI Shared LAN Set the jumper JBM1 to configure the IPMI shared access on LAN1. The default setting is Enabled. IPMI Shared LAN Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Open Enabled (Default) Pins 1-2 Closed Disabled Onboard TPM 2.0 Enable/Disable...
Chapter 2: Installation SATA Select The JSATA1 jumper is used to select the function of the NVMe/SATA connections at J22/J23. SATA Select Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Definition Pins 1-2 Auto Pins 2-3 SATA (CN1) Open NVMe 2.8 LED Indicators UID LED LED1 is the UID LED.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/ or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting No Video 1. If the power is on but you have no video, remove all add-on cards and cables. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes are present. Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes. 3.
H13SRE-F User's Manual 5. Make sure that all memory modules are fully seated in their slots. Follow the instructions given in Section 2-4 in Chapter 2. 6. Follow the instructions given in the DIMM population tables listed in Section 2-4 to install your memory modules.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting B. If the system becomes unstable before or during OS installation, check the following: 1. Source of installation: Make sure that the devices used for installation are working properly, including boot devices such as USB flash drive or media drives. 2.
Before contacting Technical Support, take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
Note: The SPI BIOS chip used on this motherboard cannot be removed. Send your motherboard back to our RMA Department at Supermicro for repair. For BIOS Recov- ery instructions, refer to the AMI BIOS Recovery Instructions posted at http://www.
H13SRE-F User's Manual 3.4 Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below. 3. Using a tool such as a pen or a small screwdriver, push the battery lock outwards to unlock it.
Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete. For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS 4.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.
The date must be entered in MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. Supermicro H13SRE-F BIOS Version This feature displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.
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H13SRE-F User's Manual Memory Information Total Memory This feature displays the total size of memory available in the system.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction. When this occurs, revert the setting to the manufacture default settings.
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H13SRE-F User's Manual Bootup NumLock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the <Numlock> key. The options are On and Off. Wait For "F1" If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the <F1> key is pressed if an error occurs.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS CPU Configuration Module Version: This feature displays the Module Version. PSS Support Use this feature to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PCC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PPC Adjustment (Available when PSS Support is set to "Enabled") Use this feature to adjust _PPC, the PState object.
H13SRE-F User's Manual • Max Speed: • Min Speed: • Microcode Patch Level: --------- Cache per core --------- • L1 Instruction Cache: • L1 Data Cache: • L2 Cache: • Total L3 Cache per Socket: North Bridge Configuration Above 4G MMIO Limit Use this feature to set the Above 4G MMIO Limit between 38 to 43 bits.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Trusted Computing When a Trusted-Platform Module (TPM) device is detected in your machine, the following information will display: • TPM 2.0 Device Found • Firmware Version: • Vendor: Security Device Support Select Enable to enable BIOS support for onboard security devices, which are not displayed in the OS.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Storage Hierarchy (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enable) Select Enabled for TPM Storage Hierarchy support that is intended to be used for non-privacy- sensitive operations by a platform owner such as an IT professional or the end user. Storage Hierarchy has an owner policy and an authorization value, both of which can be set and are held constant (-rarely changed) through reboots.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Super IO Configuration The following information is displayed: • Super IO Chip Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port 1 Select Enabled to enable serial port 1 The options are Disabled and Enabled. Device Settings (Available when "Serial Port 1" is set to Enabled) This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of serial port 1.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Serial Port Console Redirection COM1 Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable the COM port for Console Redirection, which will allow a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Flow Control Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full. Send a "Start" signal to start sending data when the receiving buffer is empty. The options are None and Hardware RTS/CTS.
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H13SRE-F User's Manual Bits Per Second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in the host computer and the client computer. A lower transmission speed may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400. Legacy Console Redirection Settings Legacy Serial Redirection Port Use this feature to select a COM port to display redirection of Legacy OS and Legacy OPROM messages.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Terminal Type EMS Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100Plus to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Re-Size BAR Support When this feature is set to Enabled, resizable Base Address Register (BAR) will be available for PCIe devices that support this feature. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SR-IOV Support Select Enabled for Single-Root IO Virtualization support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
H13SRE-F User's Manual M.2-C OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable the M.2-C OPROM option. The options are EFI and Disabled. U.2-1 OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable the U.2-1 OPROM option. The options are EFI and Disabled.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS IPv6 HTTP Support (Available when "Network Stack" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable IPv6 HTTP boot support. If this feature is disabled, it will not create the IPv6 HTTP boot option. The options are Disabled and Enabled. PXE Boot Wait Time (Available when "Network Stack"...
Use this feature to enter the second Supermicro KMS server IPv4 address in dotted-decimal notation. Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Use this feature to enter the Supermicro KMS TCP port number. The valid range is 100 - 9999. The default setting is 5696. KMS Time Out Use this feature to enter the KMS server connecting time-out (in seconds).
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Super-Guardians Configuration Super Guardians is a unified security solution to facilitate KMS, TPM, or USB-based authentication controls for Supermicro X13 motherboards. Use this submenu to configure the authentication policy, method, and KMS server settings. Super-Guardians Protection Policy Use this feature to enable the Super-Guardians Protection Policy. The options are Storage, System, and "System and Storage."...
H13SRE-F User's Manual the system and TCG NVMe devices chosen in "Super-Guardians Protection Policy" will be in the unprotected mode. Load Authentication-Key Use this feature to toggle whether the BIOS should automatically load an Authentication-Key named TPMAuth.bin from a USB flash drive. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Set this feature to Enabled to load the Authentication-Key.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS TLS Authentication Configuration This submenu allows you to configure Transport Layer Security (TLS) settings. Server CA Configuration This feature allows you to configure the client certificate that is to be used by the server. Enroll Certification ...
H13SRE-F User's Manual Press <Enter> and input the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID). Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings. Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS 4.4 BMC Use this feature to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the BMC firmware revision used in your system. BMC STATUS This feature indicates the status of the BMC firmware installed in your system. System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components...
H13SRE-F User's Manual When SEL is Full This feature allows you to determine what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full.
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Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS This feature displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are six two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address (Available when "Configuration Address Source" is set to Static) This feature displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.29.0.1).
H13SRE-F User's Manual Preferred DNS server IP (Available when "Advanced Settings" is set to Manually obtain DNS server IP) Use this feature to enter the DNS server IP address. Press <Enter> to change the setting. Alternative DNS server IP (Available when "Advanced Settings" is set to Manually obtain DNS server IP) Use this feature to enter the DNS server IP address.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Administrator Password Press <Enter> to create a new, or change an existing, Administrator password. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Enroll EFI Image This feature allows the image to run in Secure Boot Mode. Enroll SHA256 Hash Certifi- cate of the image into the Authorized Signature Database. Secure Boot Variable Platform Key (PK) Update Select Yes to load the new Platform Keys (PK) from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the Platform Keys from a file.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Select Yes to add the DBX from the manufacturer's defaults list to the existing DBX. Select No to load the DBX from a file. Authorized TimeStamps Update Select Yes to load the DBT from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DBT from a file.
H13SRE-F User's Manual 4.6 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system boots from. Press <Enter> on each entry from top to bottom to select devices.
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS Delete Boot Option This feature allows you to select a boot device to delete from the boot priority list. Delete Boot Option Use this item to remove an EFI boot option from the boot priority list. UEFI Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities ...
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H13SRE-F User's Manual Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to exit from the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer. Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes, use this feature to leave the BIOS Setup utility and reboot the computer for the new system configuration parameters to become effective.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Appendix A BIOS Codes A.1 BIOS POST Codes The AMI BIOS supplies additional checkpoint codes, which are documented online at http:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ ("AMI BIOS POST Codes User's Guide"). For information on AMI updates, refer to http://www.ami.com/products/.
1. Create a method to access the MS Windows installation ISO file. That might be a USB flash or media drive. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
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Appendix B: Software 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. Figure B-2.
You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred. Another option is to go to the Supermicro website and search for the motherboard. Find the product page for your motherboard and download the latest drivers and utilities.
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Appendix B: Software B.3 SuperDoctor ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface for Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors such system health information as processor temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
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.
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Appendix C: Standardized Warning Statements ATTENTION Il existe un risque d'explosion si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ADVERTENCIA Existe riesgo de explosión si la batería se reemplaza por un tipo incorrecto.
H13SRE-F User's Manual Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 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.
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