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USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 X9SCE-F USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    The X9SCE-F motherboard is a proprietary form-factor, high-density motherboard designed for microcloud node applications. The X9SCE-F supports an Intel® Xeon E3-1200 & E3-1200 v. 2 series and 3 Gen. Core i3 CPU on an H2 socket (LGA 1155) and the Intel C204 PCH chipset. This motherboard also features support for up to 32 GB DDR3 ECC UDIMMM memory, two SATA 3.0 ports on the backplane (6 Gb/sec), one 10/100 IPMI LAN, and a...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    X9SCE-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: Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or injury to your- self.

  • Page 5: Contacting Supermicro

    Contacting Supermicro 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. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Chipset Overview ................... 1-9 PC Health Monitoring ..................1-10 Power Supply ....................1-10 Super I/O ......................1-11 Chapter 2 Installation Standardized Warning Statements ..............2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 2-4 Motherboard Installation ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Unit ID LED ....................2-18 SATA Connections ..................2-19 SATA Connections (SATA4) ..............2-19 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures ................3-1 Before Power On .................... 3-1 No Power ......................3-1 No Video ......................3-1 Memory Errors ....................3-2 If You Lose the System’s Setup Configuration ..........
  • Page 8 X9SCE-F User’s Manual Notes viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview 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. This motherboard was intended to be used in an SMC system.
  • Page 10 X9SCE-F User’s Manual X9SCE-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...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Layout JKVM1 JSD1 JBT1 JPME1 X9SCE-F Rev. 1.0a CPU1 JPWR2 JP16 JP17 JP18 Important Notes to the User • Jumpers/Components not indicated are for testing only. See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections.
  • Page 12 X9SCE-F User’s Manual JKVM1 JSD1 JBT1 JPME1 X9SCE-F Rev. 1.0a CPU1 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 Socket H2 DIMMB1 LGA 1155 DIMMB2 See Note below. JPWR2 JP16 JP17 JP18 Note: DIMMA1-DIMMB2 memory slots only support very low profile unbuf- fered (VLP UDIMM) memory modules.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Jumpers/Ports/Connectors Jumpers JPME2 ME Manufacturing Mode Pins 1-2 (Normal) JBT1 CMOS Reset Short contact pads to reset CMOS JWD1 Watch Dog Timer RST/NMI Selection Pins 1-2 (Reset) JPME1 ME Recovery Mode Select Pins 1-2 (Normal) JPG1 Onboard VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable...

  • Page 14: Motherboard Features

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual Motherboard Features Single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 & E3-1200 v. 2 series and 3 Gen. Core i3 CPU on an H2 socket (LGA 1155) Memory Four (4) DIMM slots support up to 32 GB of Dual-Channel Unbuffered ECC *1600/1333/1066 MHz DDR3 very low profile (VLP) memory in 4 DIMM modules (*See the note on Expansion Slots.)
  • Page 15 CPU Thermal Trip support Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) support System Management PECI (Platform Environment Configuration Interface) 2.0 support System resource alert via Supero Doctor III SuperoDoctor III, Watch Dog Unit ID LED, System/CPU overheat LED CD Utilities BIOS flash upgrade utility Drivers and software for Intel®...

  • Page 16: Block Diagram

    X9SCE-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...

  • Page 17: Chipset Overview

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chipset Overview The X9SCE-F supports a single Intel® Xeon E3-1200 series processor in an H2 Socket (LGA 1155). Built around the Intel C204 chipset, this motherboard provides substantial enhancement to system performance and storage capability for entry- level to mid-range blade servers in a microcloud platform.

  • Page 18: Pc Health Monitoring

    The User can adjust the voltage thresholds to define the sensitivity of the voltage monitor by using SD III. Fan Status Monitor with Software The PC health monitor can check the RPM status of the cooling fans via Supero Doctor III. 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 19: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 20 X9SCE-F User’s Manual Notes 1-12...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 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 assis- tance.
  • Page 22 X9SCE-F User’s Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. 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 peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incorrecta. Re- emplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomen-...

  • Page 23: Product Disposal

    Chapter 2: Installation 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.

  • Page 24: Static-Sensitive Devices

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual ‫القىانين واللىائح الىطنية‬ ‫جميع‬ ‫وفقا ل‬ ‫ينبغي التعامل معه‬ ‫هذا المنتج‬ ‫من‬ ‫التخلص النهائي‬ ‫عند‬ 경고! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다. Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Installation

    Note: The above items are not provided with this motherboard. Location of Mounting Holes There are seven (7) mounting holes on the X9SCE-F motherboard. These holes correspond to screw holes in a matching motherboard tray that slides into a blade- type chassis.
  • Page 26 X9SCE-F User’s Manual 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 27 Supermicro CSE-939H-R1K63B 3U chassis. The X9SCE-F board The image above shows the the X9SCE-F motherboard mounted on a tray and the way it is installed as one of the nodes in a server chassis. The image above shows the server chassis with 12 nodes.

  • Page 28: System Memory

    Note: Check the Supermicro website for a list of memory modules that have been validated with the X9SCE-F motherboard. How to Install DDR3 DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMMA2, then DIMMB2, then DIMMA1, DIMMB1.

  • Page 29: Installing And Removing Dimms

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 30: Memory Population Guidelines

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual Memory Population Guidelines Notes: 1. When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA2, DIMMB2, DIMMA1 and DIMMB1. 2. Always use DDR3 DIMM modules of the same size, type and speed.

  • Page 31: Connectors/I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 UID SW UID LED I-SATA3 I-SATA0...

  • Page 32: Uid Button/Led Indicator

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual UID Button/LED Indicator The Unit ID (UID) Button is used in con- junction with the UID switch in front of the chassis, and the UID LED located next to it. When the switch is turned on, the UID LED will turn on to indicate the unit that might be in need of service.

  • Page 33: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard connec- tors or headers. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. IF + POWER This edge connector, located on the opposite end of the motherboard from the I/O back panel, is used to connect the motherboard to the back plane of the server chassis.

  • Page 34: Jumper Settings

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual 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 35: Cmos Clear (Jbt1)

    Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear (JBT1) JBT1 is used to clear CMOS. Instead of pins, this "jumper" consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of CMOS. To clear CMOS, use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

  • Page 36: Vga Enable (Jpg1)

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual 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 port). Close Pins 1-2 Enabled (Default) Pins 1/2 to use this function. The default set-...

  • Page 37: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators Activity LED Link LED IPMI IPMI Dedicated LAN Port An IPMI Dedicated LAN port is installed IPMI LAN Link Speed LED (Left) & Connection Activity LED (Right) on the I/O back panel. The yellow LED Color/State Definition on the right indicates activity, while...

  • Page 38: Unit Id Led

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual Unit ID LED The Unit LED is controlled by the Unit ID Unit ID LED LED Status Button. It indicates a unit that may be in On (Steady) Unit ID switch is on need of service. Turn on the UID button in the front of the chassis or on the mother- board's I/O panel to identify the failed unit.

  • Page 39: Sata Connections

    Chapter 2: Installation SATA Connections Note the following conditions when connecting the SATA cables: SATA Connections (SATA4) SATA Connectors Pin Definitions Four Serial ATA (SATA) (I-SATA 0-3) Pin# Signal connectors are located on the mother- Ground board. I-SATA0/1 supports SATA 3.0, SATA_TXP and I-SATA2/3 supports SATA 2.0.
  • Page 40 X9SCE-F User’s Manual Notes 2-20...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    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: Memory Errors

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual Memory Errors 1. Make sure that all DIMM modules are properly installed and fully seated in the slots. 2. Please check Section 2-4 and make sure that you are using the correct memory. Also, it is recommended that you use the memory modules of the same type and speed for all DIMMs in the system.

  • Page 43: Frequently Asked Questions

    Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X9SCE-F supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 1066/1333/1600 MHz, two-way interleaved or non-interleaved Very Low Profile (VLP) DIMM memory. See Section 2-5 for details on installing memory.
  • Page 44 X9SCE-F User’s Manual file named "ami.bat" with the new BIOS ROM file from your bootable device or USB pen/thumb drive. Use the following format: F:\> ami.bat BIOS-ROM-filename.xxx <Enter> Notes: Always use the file named “ami.bat” to update the BIOS and insert a space between "ami.bat"...

  • Page 45: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 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 out- wards to unlock it.

  • Page 46: Returning Merchandise For Service

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual 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 47: Chapter 4 Bios

    BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCE-F motherboard. The AMI 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 48: Main Setup

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.
  • Page 49 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys- tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <Tab>...

  • Page 50: 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual 4-3 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. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS INT19 Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "trap" Interrupt 19 immediately and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
  • Page 52 X9SCE-F User’s Manual Active Processor Cores Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and beyond. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2 and 3. Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available when supported by the OS and...
  • Page 53 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. CPU C3 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system.
  • Page 54 X9SCE-F User’s Manual Chipset Configuration  WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction.  CPU Bridge Configuration This item displays the current CPU Revision, Current CPU1 Memory Fre- quency, Memory Type and Memory Reference Code Revision.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCI Express Port - Gen X This feature enables or disables the PCI Express Gen X port. The options are Disabled, Enabled and Auto. De-emphasis Control Use this feature to configure the de-emphasis control on PEG. The options are -6 dB and -3.5 dB.
  • Page 56 X9SCE-F User’s Manual IDE/SATA Configuration  When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the IDE devices and displays the following items: SATA Mode This item selects the mode for the installed drives. The options are Disabled, IDE Mode, AHCI Mode and RAID Mode.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS RAID Mode The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: PCH RAID CodeBase Select Intel to enable the Intel SATA Host RAID Utility. Select LSI to use the LSI Host RAID Utility. The options are Intel and LSI. SATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port.

  • Page 58: Serial Port Console Redirection

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual SMC Riser Card on Micro-LP Use this feature to select what riser card to use on the Micro-LP slot. The options are No Riser and RSC-MLP-E8R. Micro-LP PCI-E Slot OPROM Use this feature to enable or disable the Micro-LP PCI-E slot OPROM option. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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.

  • Page 60: Console Redirection Settings (For Ems)

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature 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 Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Bits Per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec- tion. 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, 57600, and 115200 (bits per second).

  • Page 62: Acpi Settings

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual ACPI Settings  Use this feature to configure Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. High Precision Event Timers Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 4-5 Ipmi Configuration

    X9SCE-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.
  • Page 65 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS When SEL Full This option automatically clears the System Event Log memory of all messages when it is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. BMC Network Configuration  Set this feature to configure the IPMI LAN adapter with a network address. Update IPMI LAN Configuration Select Yes to update the IPMI LAN configuration.

  • Page 66: Boot

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual Boot Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Enter 65535 (0xFFFF) to wait indefinitely. Retry Boot Devices Select this option to retry booting from the configured boot devices if the systems fail to boot initially.

  • Page 67: Security

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Password Check Use this feature to determine when a password entry is required. Select Setup to require the password only when entering setup. Select Always to require the pass- word when entering setup and on each boot. The options are Setup and Always. Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 68: Exit

    X9SCE-F User’s Manual Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Reset 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 69 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use Restore User Defaults To set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
  • Page 70 X9SCE-F User’s Manual Notes 4-24...

  • Page 71: Appendix A Software Installation Instructions

    Appendix A: Software Installation Instructions Appendix A Software Installation Instructions A-1 Installing Software Programs After you've installed the operating system, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been in- stalled.

  • Page 72: Configuring Superdoctor Iii

    X9SCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual A-2 Configuring SuperDoctor III The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management 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 Appendix A: Software Installation Instructions SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SD III utility and user guide can be downloaded from our website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/ SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
  • Page 74 X9SCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 75: Appendix B Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    Appendix B: UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix B 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.
  • Page 76 X9SCE-F User’s Manual To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instruc- tions below. 1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD.
  • Page 77 Appendix B: 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 X9SCE-F User’s Manual 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. 10. Press <Del> continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 79 Disclaimer 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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