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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X9SCD-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, 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: About This Manual

    Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9SCD-F motherboard product series. This product is intended to be professionally installed and serviced by a technician. About This Motherboard The X9SCD-F motherboard is a small form factor, high density motherboard de- signed for micro cloud node applications.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9SCD-F User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X9SCD-F User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 X9SCD-F Image ................1-2 Motherboard Layout ..................1-3 X9SCD-F Quick Reference ................1-4 Motherboard Features ..................1-6 X9SCD-F Block Diagram ................1-8 Chipset Overview ................... 1-9 Intel C204 Express Chipset Features .............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports ............2-10 KVM Port ....................2-11 IPMI Port ....................2-11 Power Button & LED .................2-11 UID Button ....................2-11 TPM Header ..................... 2-12 IF + POWER .................... 2-12 Connecting Cables ..................2-13 SATA DOM Power (JWF1) ............... 2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............
  • Page 8 X9SCD-F User’s Manual Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes ..............A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Drivers ....................B-1 Configuring SuperDoctor® III ................B-2 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..................1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (the Main BIOS Block) ........

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail and to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard.

  • Page 10: X9Scd-F Image

    X9SCD-F User's Manual X9SCD-F Image Note: All graphics and images shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the image shown in this manual.

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout LAN1 JBT1 CMOS CLEAR I-SATA4 JWF1 CPU1 Important Notes to the User • Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections. •...

  • Page 12: X9Scd-F Quick Reference

    X9SCD-F User's Manual X9SCD-F Quick Reference (not drawn to scale) PWR BTN/LED JKVM1 IPMI LED5 UID LED UID BUTTON LAN1 LED4 MICRO LP JPB1 SLOT1 SPKR1 JI2C1 JPG1 JWD1 JI2C2 JBT1 JTPM1 JBT1 CMOS JUSB2 CLEAR I-SATA4 I-SATA4 BATT JWF1 JWF1 CPU1 DIMM...

  • Page 13: Ports And Connectors

    Chapter 1: Introduction Ports and Connectors Connectors/LED Description MICRO LP SLOT PCI-E 2.0 (Micro LP Slot & Slot 1) SPKR1 Internal Speaker / Buzzer Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header JTPM1 JUSB2 USB Header I-SATA4 Internal SATA Port JWF1 SATA Disk On Module (DOM) Power Connector DIMM DIMM Memory Slots IF + PWR...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Motherboard Features Single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 series (Socket H2) Memory Four (4) DIMM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3, unbuf- fered, 1333/1066 MHz, ECC memory Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes DIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8GB Chipset Intel®...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction System Management PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.0 support System resource alert via SuperDoctor® III SuperDoctor® III, Watch Dog Unit ID LED, System/CPU overheat LED CD Utilities BIOS flash upgrade utility Drivers and software for Intel® C204 PCH chipset utilities Other ROHS 6/6 (Full Compliance, Lead Free) One (1) TPM Header...

  • Page 16: X9Scd-F Block Diagram

    X9SCD-F User's Manual BLOCK DIAGRAM RoHS 6/6 DDR3 (CHA) DIMM1 DIMM2(Far) PCIe2.0_x8 1333/1066MHz PCIe x8 SLOT 4 UDIMM 5GT/s Sandy Bridge P11-12 PCIe2.0_x8 DDR3 (CHB) DIMM1 PCIe x8 SLOT (Micro LP) 5GT/s DIMM2(Far) 1333/1066MHz SVID P29-30 VRM 12 MISC VRs PCIe2.0 x1 5GT/s SATA-III...

  • Page 17: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The X9SCD-F supports a single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 series processor in an H2 Socket (LGA 1155). Built around the Intel C204 chipset, the X9SCD-F motherboard provides substantial enhancement to system performance and storage capability for entry-level to mid-range blade servers in a microcloud server environment.

  • Page 18: Pc Health Monitoring

    X9SCD-F User's Manual PC Health Monitoring This section describes the PC health monitoring features of the X9SCD-F. The motherboard has an onboard System Hardware Monitor chip that supports PC health monitoring. Recovery from AC Power Loss BIOS provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system.

  • Page 19: 1-4 Power Configuration Settings

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 Power Configuration Settings This section describes features of your motherboard that deal with power and power settings. BIOS Support for USB Keyboard If the USB keyboard is the only keyboard in the system, it will function like a normal keyboard during system boot-up.

  • Page 20: Super I/O

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Super I/O The Super I/O provides one high-speed, 16550 compatible serial communication ports (UARTs). This UART includes a 16-byte send/receive FIFO, a programmable baud rate generator, complete modem control capability and a processor interrupt system. It also provides legacy speed with baud rate of up to 115.2 Kbps as well as an advanced speed with baud rates of 250 K, 500 K, or 1 Mb/s, which support higher speed modems.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To pre- vent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 22: Tools Needed

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit a blade-type chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 23: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2: Installation Caution: To avoid damaging the motherboard and its components, please do not use a force greater than 8 lb/inch on each mounting screw during motherboard installation. Installation Instructions Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. Refer to the layout on the previous page for mounting hole locations.
  • Page 24 X9SCD-F User's Manual The image above shows the X9SCD-F mounted on a motherboard tray, ready to be inserted into a Supermicro CSE-938H-R1620B 3U chassis. Riser Card Micro LP Network Card The image above shows the X9SCD-F and tray on a different angle, showing a riser card and a Micro LP network card installed.

  • Page 25: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws. Screw#1 Screw#2 Motherboard Mounting Holes Recommended Supermicro heatsink: SNK-P0046P heatsink with BKT- 0028L bottom bracket Heatsink Bracket Notes: 1. For optimized air flow, please follow your chassis air flow di- rection to install the correct CPU heatsink direction.

  • Page 26: Removing The Passive Heatsink

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1.

  • Page 27: System Memory

    CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for a list of memory modules that have been validated with the X9SCD-F motherboard. How to Install DDR3 DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A, then DIMM2A, DIMM1B, DIMM2B.

  • Page 28: Installing And Removing Dimms

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Installing and Removing DIMMs Position the DIMM module's bottom key so that it aligns with the receptive point on the slot. Notches Release Push a Lock/Release tab to the Release position. Make sure that the side notches of the DIMM module aligns with the Lock/ Release Release tab of the slot as it is...

  • Page 29: Memory Population Guidelines

    Chapter 2: Installation Memory Population Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMM1B, DIMM2B, DIMM1A and DIMM2A. • Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed. • Mixed DIMM speeds can be installed. However, all DIMMs will run at the speed of the slowest DIMM.

  • Page 30: Connectors/I/O Ports

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Connectors/I/O Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Back Panel Connectors and I/O Ports USB2 SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 JI2C1 JKVM1 JPME1...

  • Page 31: Kvm Port

    Chapter 2: Installation KVM Port The KVM port supports two USB, VGA and UART interface. Please attach a compatible KVM connector/switch to this port. IPMI Port A dedicated IPMI LAN port is located next to the KVM port to provide dedi- cated network connection for IPMI 2.0.

  • Page 32: Tpm Header

    X9SCD-F User's Manual TPM Header Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions This header is used to connect a Trusted Plat- Pin # Definition Pin # Definition form Module (TPM), that is available from a LCLK third-party vendor. A TPM is a security device LFRAME No Pin that allows encryption and authentication of...

  • Page 33: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard power connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. SATA DOM Power (JWF1) The SATA DOM Power on JWF1 is used to supply power to SATA Disk-on-Module (DOM) solid-state storage devices.

  • Page 34: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A USB Pin Definition Three Universal Serial Bus ports (USB Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 2~3) are located on the on the mother- board. Two of these are available on a USB_PN USB_PN header, and one on a Type A connector.

  • Page 35: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 36: Cmos Clear (Jbt1)

    X9SCD-F User's Manual CMOS Clear (JBT1) JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to pre- JBT1 CMOS vent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CLEAR I-SATA4 CMOS, use a metal object such as a small JWF1 screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

  • Page 37: Vga Enable (Jpg1)

    Chapter 2: Installation VGA Enable (JPG1) VGA Enable/Disable Jumper Set- tings (JPG1) JPG1 allows the user to enable the onboard Both Jumpers Definition VGA connector (through the KVM). Close pins Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) 1~2 to use this function. The default setting Pins 2-3 Disabled is Enabled.

  • Page 38: Onboard Indicators

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Onboard Indicators LAN Link/Speed LED Indicator LED Color Definition IPMI Dedicated LAN Port No Connection or 10 Mbps An IPMI Dedicated LAN port installed on Green (On) 100 Mbps the I/O back panel. The yellow LED on the right indicates activity, while the green LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection.

  • Page 39: Ipmi Heartbeat Led

    Chapter 2: Installation IPMI Heartbeat LED IPMI Heartbeat LED Indicator (LED4) LED Settings An IPMI Heartbeat LED is located at LED4. Blinking IPMI is ready for use When LED4 blinks, the IPMI functions properly. Refer to the table on the right for details.

  • Page 40: Serial Ata And Hdd Connections

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Serial ATA and HDD Connections Note the following conditions when connecting the Serial ATA and hard disk drive cables: • Be sure to use the correct cable for each connector. Refer to Page 1-1 for cables that came with your shipment. SATA Connections (SATA4) One Serial ATA (SATA) 2.0 connector (I-SATA 4) is located on the motherboard.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Frequently Asked Questions

    Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends on the modifications to the boot block code. 3. If you've followed the instructions above to troubleshoot your system, and still cannot resolve the problem, then contact Supermicro's technical support and provide them with the following information: •...
  • Page 44 Note: The SPI BIOS chip installed on this motherboard is not removable. To repair or replace a damaged BIOS chip, please send your motherboard to RMA at Supermicro for service. If your BIOS crashes and your motherboard will no longer boot, please read Ap- pendix C - UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions for instructions.

  • Page 45: Returning Merchandise For Service

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
  • Page 46 X9SCD-F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 47: Introduction

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

  • Page 48: Main Setup

    Warning: 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 arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 49 <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY 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 X9SCD Version Build Date...

  • Page 50: Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items: BOOT Feature  Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to select the bootup screen display between POST messages and the OEM logo.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 52 X9SCD-F User's Manual Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU) If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instruc- tions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or backward manner to improve CPU performance.

  • Page 53: Chipset Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information. The options are Disabled and Enabled. P-STATE Coordination This feature selects the type of coordination for the P-State of the processor. P-State is a processor operational state that reduces the processor's voltage and frequency.
  • Page 54 X9SCD-F User's Manual Memory Frequency This feature allows the user to select the memory speed. Under normal conditions, please set this to Auto. The options are Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1067, Force DDR-1333, and Force DDR-1600. Integrated I/O Configuration  This item displays the current North Bridge Revision.

  • Page 55: South Bridge Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS South Bridge Configuration  This item displays the current South Bridge Revision. USB Functions This feature allows the user to decide the number of onboard USB ports to be enabled. The Options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy USB Support (available if USB Functions above is Enabled) Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices.
  • Page 56 X9SCD-F User's Manual SATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port. AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when AHCI Mode is selected: Aggressive Link Power Management This feature Enables or Disables Agressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and later.

  • Page 57: Super Io Device Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration  This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple Option ROMs (Legacy and EFI-compatible), this feature specifies what ROM to launch. The options are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus.
  • Page 58 X9SCD-F User's Manual Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space Stop Bits: 1 or 2 Flow Control: None or Hardware RTS/CTS Recorder Mode: Disabled or Enabled Resolution 100x31: Disabled or Enabled Legacy OS Redirection Resolution: 80x24 or 80x25 SOL Console Redirection Use this feature to enable console redirection for SOL (Serial Over LAN).

  • Page 59: Hardware Health Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Data Bits: 8 or 7 Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, or Space Stop Bits: 1 or 2 Hardware Health Configuration  Fan Speed Control Mode This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.
  • Page 60 X9SCD-F User's Manual tion embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Suspend Mode This setting allows you to configure the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) sleep state for your system when it is in the Suspend mode.

  • Page 61: Event Logs

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Event Logs Change Smbios Event Log Settings  The following options are available: Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Erase Event Log This option erases all logged events.

  • Page 62: Ipmi Configuration

    X9SCD-F User's Manual METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) defines number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99. View Smbios Event Log Displays the Smbios Event Log stored in memory. IPMI Configuration Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a...

  • Page 63: Bmc Network Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Erase SEL - This option erases all logged SEL events. The options are No, Yes, On Next reset and Yes, On Every reset. When SEL Full This option automatically clears the System Event Log memory of all messages when it is full.

  • Page 64: Boot Settings

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Options Priority  This feature allows the user to specify which devices are boot devices and the order of priority from which the systems boots from during startup. Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, Boot Option #3, etc The settings are Built-in EFI Shell, [any detected boot device] and Disabled.

  • Page 65: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings • 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 during each system startup or boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.

  • Page 66: Exit Options

    X9SCD-F User's Manual Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so that the new system configuration parameters can take effect.
  • Page 67 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
  • Page 68 X9SCD-F User's Manual Notes 4-22...

  • Page 69: Appendix A Post Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes This section lists POST (Power On Self Test) error beep codes for the AMI BIOS. POST error beep codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal. This section lists Beep Codes for recoverable POST errors. Recoverable POST Error Beep Codes When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, BIOS will display a POST code that describes the problem.
  • Page 70 X9SCD-F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 71: Appendix B Software Installation Instructions

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

  • Page 72: Configuring Superdoctor® Iii

    X9SCD-F User's Manual B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The SuperDoctor® III program is a Web-base management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
  • Page 73 SuperDoctor® III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our web- site at: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/Super_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you...
  • Page 74 X9SCD-F User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 75: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    Warning: 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 arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 76 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 and rename it to "Super ROM" for BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 77 UEFI BIOS Recovery Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Recovery WARNING! System rmware is being updated. Keyboard is locked. DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF!!! Once rmware update is completed press any key to reboot the system Flash update progress Select Screen Select Item...
  • Page 78 X9SCD-F User's Manual 8. When a DOS prompt appears, type AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable to clear CMOS, and then plug in the AC power cable to power on the system.
  • Page 79 (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 communication 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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