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  • Page 1 C7H61 C7H61-L USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0c...
  • 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 Motherboard

    Express chipset built in, the C7H61 motherboard offers excellent balance of price/ performance for entry level or embedded applications. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for processor and memory support updates. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    C7H61 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 sys- tem 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

    C7H61 User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard ....................iii Manual Organization ..................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual: .................iv Contacting Supermicro ....................v Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Checklist ......................1-1 Motherboard Features ..................1-7 Chipset Overview ..................1-10 Intel H61 Express Chipset Features .............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Memory Population Guidelines ............... 2-9 Motherboard Installation ................2-10 Tools Needed ....................2-10 Location of Mounting Holes ................2-10 Installing the Motherboard ................2-11 Connectors/IO Ports ..................2-12 Backplane I/O Panel ..................2-12 ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports ............2-13 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ..............
  • Page 8 C7H61 User’s Manual Jumper Settings .................... 2-29 Explanation of Jumpers ................2-29 CMOS Clear (JBT1) ................. 2-30 PCI Slot SMB Enable (JI2C1/C2/C3/C4) ..........2-30 Intel ME Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) ........... 2-31 Audio Enable/Disable (JPAC1) ..............2-31 USB Wake-Up (JUSB1) ................2-32 Watch Dog Timer Reset (JWD1) ..............
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Supermicro C7H61 ..................4-3 BIOS Version ....................4-3 ME Firmware Version ................. 4-3 Build Date ....................4-3 Processor ....................4-3 Type of Processor ..................4-3 Speed ......................4-3 Physical Count ................... 4-3 Logical Count ..................... 4-3 System Memory ..................4-3 Size......................
  • Page 10 C7H61 User’s Manual Factory Long Duration Maintained ............4-8 Long Duration Maintained ................. 4-8 Recommended Short Duration Power Limit ..........4-8 Short duration power limit ................4-8  Chipset Configuration ................... 4-8 South Bridge Configuration ................ 4-10   IDE/SATA Configuration ................4-12 SATA Mode ....................4-12 ...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Parallel Port Settings ................4-17 Parallel Port Mode ..................4-17 Hardware Health Configuration ..............4-18  Fan Speed Control Mode ................. 4-18 CPU Temperature ..................4-18 System Temperature / Peripheral Temperature ........4-19 Fan 1 ~ Fan 4 Speed ................4-19 VCORE, 12V, VDIMM, 5VCC, VTT_CPU, AVCC, 3.3VCC, VSB, VBAT .
  • Page 12 C7H61 User’s Manual Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device ..........4-24  Reset System with ME disabled Mode ..............4-24 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS Error Beep Codes .................A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions Installing Drivers ....................B-1 B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor ® III ................B-2 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ..............C-1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block)....C-1...

  • Page 13: 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 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 14 C7H61 User’s Manual C7H61 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 as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 15 Chapter 1: Introduction C7H61-L 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 as the graphics shown in this manual.
  • Page 16 C7H61 User’s Manual C7H61 Motherboard Layout HD AUDIO AUDIO FP JWOL1 JWOL:WAKE ON LAN LAN2/ USB4/5 COM2 LAN1/ USB2/3 JPAC1 JPW2 JSPDIF_OUT JSPDIF_IN JI2C2 JI2C1 JI2C1/JI2C2:I2C BUS FOR PCI-E SLOT ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE DESIGNED IN USA JITP1 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE JPME2 ON:ME MANUFACTURING MODE...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction C7H61 Quick Reference SLOT1 SLOT3 SLOT7 SLOT2 SLOT6 SLOT5 HD AUDIO AUDIO FP JWOL1 JWOL:WAKE ON LAN LAN2/ USB4/5 COM2 LAN1/ USB2/3 JPW2 JPAC1 JSPDIF_OUT JSPDIF_IN JI2C2 JI2C1 JI2C1/JI2C2:I2C BUS FOR PCI-E SLOT ON:ENABLE OFF:DISABLE DESIGNED IN USA JITP1 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards...

  • Page 18: Led Indicators

    C7H61 User’s Manual Connectors Name Description Backpanel I/O See "Connectors/IO Ports", page 1-13 AUDIO FP Front Panel Audio Header JWOL Legacy Wake-On-LAN Header 4,14 COM2, COM3~8 COM2 Header, COM3~8 (supported on the C7H61 only) S/PDIF OUT, S/PDIF IN S/PDIF OUT/IN Digital Audio Headers Chassis Intrusion Header JWOR Wake-On-Ring Header...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Motherboard Features Single 2nd and 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium, Celeron desktop processor, LGA 1155 socket Memory Supports up to 16GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) non-ECC DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz in 2 memory slots. Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB, and 8GB...
  • Page 20 C7H61 User’s Manual Super I/O Nuvoton NCT6776F BIOS 64 Mb AMI BIOS SPI Flash BIOS ® Play and Plug (PnP), PCI 3.0, ACPI 4.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.7 Power Configuration ACPI/ACPM Power Management Main Switch Override Mechanism Keyboard Wake-up from Soft-Off Internal/External Modem Ring-On Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Header Power-on mode for AC power recovery...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1: Introduction C7H61 Block Diagram System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for the actual specifications of each motherboard.

  • Page 22: Chipset Overview

    C7H61 User’s Manual Chipset Overview The Intel H61 Express Chipset is an entry-level product designed to deliver the most critical features at the best possible price point. Based on the capabilities of this chipset, the C7H61 motherboard utilizes the chipset's design to deliver a cost-effective price point without sacrificing the needed performance for an entry- level or embedded platform.

  • Page 23: Special Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 24: Acpi Features

    C7H61 User’s Manual Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds.

  • Page 25: Super I/O

    Chapter 1: Introduction 2. To provide adequate power to SATA devices, please connect the SATA DOM PWR connector (JWF1) to the power supply. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/).

  • Page 26: Installation

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

  • Page 27: 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 LGA1155 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic 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. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4.
  • Page 29 C7H61 User’s Manual 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 30: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    6. If necessary, rearrange the wires to make sure that the wires are not pinched between the heatsink and the CPU. Also make sure to keep clearance between the fan wires Recommended Supermicro heatsink: and the fins of the heatsink. SNK-P0046A4 active heatsink...
  • Page 31 C7H61 User’s Manual 7. Align the four heatsink fasten- ers 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. Also, make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing...

  • Page 32: Removing The Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Warning: 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 be- low to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 33: Installing Ddr3 Memory

    C7H61 User’s Manual Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory mod- ules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation HD AUDIO AUDIO FP JWOL1 JWOL:WAKE ON LAN...

  • Page 34: Memory Support

    Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support The C7H61 motherboard series supports up to 16GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) non-ECC DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz in 2 memory slots. Towards the CPU DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Towards the edge of the motherboard Memory Population Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slots should be populated in the following order: DIMMA1 and DIMMB1.

  • Page 35: Motherboard Installation

    C7H61 User’s Manual 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 plastic and metal mounting fas- teners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Connectors/Io Ports

    C7H61 User’s Manual Connectors/IO 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. Backplane I/O Panel HD AUDIO AUDIO FP JWOL1 JWOL:WAKE ON LAN LAN2/ USB4/5...

  • Page 38: Atx Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Ports Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse The ATX PS/2 keyboard and Pin# Definition Pin# Definition PS/2 mouse are located next to KB Data Mouse Data the Back Panel USB Ports 8/9 on No Connection No Connection the motherboard.

  • Page 39: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    C7H61 User’s Manual Universal Serial Bus (USB) Six Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (0~5) are located on the I/O back panel. USB 2.0 headers 8/9,10/11 and USB 3.0 header 0/1* are used to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included). See the tables below for pin definitions. Front Panel USB (2.0) #8/9, 10/11 Back Panel USB (2.0) 0,1,2,3,4,5 Pin Definitions...

  • Page 40: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 2: Installation Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/ Pin# Definition LAN2) are located next to the HD Au- P2V5SB SGND dio Connector on the I/O Backpanel to TD0+ Act LED provide network connections. These TD0- P3V3SB ports accept RJ45 type cables.

  • Page 41: Hdmi Port

    C7H61 User’s Manual HDMI Port A single High-Definition Multimedia Interface port is located next to the VGA port on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI-capable display, using a single HDMI cable (not included).

  • Page 42: Front Control Panel

    These connectors are designed spe- cifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.

  • Page 43: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    C7H61 User’s Manual Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located Pin# Definition on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED HDD LED...

  • Page 44: Nic1/Nic2 (Lan1/Lan2)

    Chapter 2: Installation NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) Pin# Definition LED connection for LAN port 1 is located 9/11 on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED 10/12 Ground connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10.

  • Page 45: Reset Button

    C7H61 User’s Manual Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Reset Button 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 46: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-17. For Front Panel Audio, please refer to Page 2-19.

  • Page 47: Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 4)

    C7H61 User’s Manual Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 4) Fan Header Pin Definitions The C7H61 has four fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4). Pin# Definition These fans are 4-pin fan headers. Although pins Ground (Black) 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible 2.5A/+12V with the traditional 3-pin fans, we recommend (Red)

  • Page 48: Internal Buzzer (Sp1)

    Chapter 2: Installation Internal Buzzer (SP1) Internal Buzzer Pin Definition The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be Pin# Definitions used to provide audible indications for Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In various beep codes. See the table on Pin 2 Neg. (-) Alarm the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 49: Onboard Power Led (Jled1)

    C7H61 User’s Manual Onboard Power LED (JLED1) Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is lo- Pin# Definition cated at JLED1. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control Panel No Connection located at JF1 to indicate the status of Connection to PWR system power.

  • Page 50: Dom Pwr Connector (Jsd1)

    Chapter 2: Installation DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR Pin Definitions The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power Pin# Definition connector, located at JSD1, provides 5V (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid state Ground DOM storage device connected to one Ground of the SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 51: Wake-On-Ring (Jwor)

    C7H61 User’s Manual Wake-On-Ring (JWOR) Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions The Wake-On-Ring header is located Pin# Definition at JWOR. This function allows your Ground computer to wake up when receiving Wake-up an incoming call to the modem while in the suspend state. This header is provided to support legacy devices.

  • Page 52: Tpm Header (Jtpm1)

    Chapter 2: Installation TPM Header (JTPM1) Trusted Platform Module Header Pin Definitions This header is used to connect a Pin # Definition Pin # Definition Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which LCLK is available from a third-party vendor. LFRAME No Pin A TPM is a security device that sup- LRESET VCC5...

  • Page 53: Lpt1 Header (Printer)

    C7H61 User’s Manual LPT1 Header (PRINTER) LPT1 Header (PRINTER) Pin Definitions The PRINTER header is used to at- Pin # Definition Pin # Definition tach a parallel printer to the LPT1 Strobe- Auto Feed- printer port of the motherboard. At- Data Bit 0 Error- tach a compatible cable to this header...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Cmos Clear (Jbt1)

    C7H61 User’s Manual CMOS Clear (JBT1) JBT1 is used to clear the saved system setup stored in the CMOS chip. To clear the contents of the CMOS, completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cable and then short JBT1 with a jumper. Remove the jumper before powering on the system again.

  • Page 56: Intel Me Manufacturing Mode (Jpme2)

    Chapter 2: Installation Intel ME Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) Intel ME Manufacturing Mode Jumper Settings Close the pins of JPME2 to enable Intel ME Jumper Setting Definition Manufacturing Mode. See the table on the Short Enabled right for jumper settings. Open Disabled (Default) Audio Enable/Disable (JPAC1) Audio Enable/Disable...

  • Page 57: Usb Wake-Up (Jusb1)

    C7H61 User’s Manual USB Wake-Up (JUSB1) USB Wake-Up Jumper Settings Use JPUSB1 jumper to enable the USB Pin# Definition wake up feature. These jumpers allow Enabled you to "wake-up" the system by pressing Disabled (Default) a key on the USB keyboard or by click- ing the USB mouse of your system.

  • Page 58: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Indicators LAN1 LAN2 Activity LED Link LED LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the I/O backplane of the motherboard. LAN 1/LAN 2 Link LEDs (Green/Amber/Off) Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The LED Color Definition yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link...

  • Page 59: Sata Connections

    C7H61 User’s Manual SATA Connections SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) Two Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (A-SATA 0/1) are located on the motherboard. In addition, four SATA 2.0 (I-SATA 0~3) connectors are also located on the board. The SATA 2.0 ports are supported by the Intel H61 chip; while the SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the ASMedia SATA Controller.

  • Page 60: 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 cable before adding, changing or installing any hardware components.

  • Page 61: No Video

    3. If the above steps do not fix the Setup Configuration problem, contact your vendor for repairs. 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...

  • Page 62: Frequently Asked Questions

    Note: Not all BIOS can be flashed. Some cannot be flashed; it depends on the boot block code of the BIOS. 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 63 C7H61 User’s Manual our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ROM file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading.

  • Page 64: Battery Removal And Installation

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: What is the heatsink part number for my C7H61 motherboard? Answer: For the 1U passive heatsink, ask for SNK-P0046P (back plate is included). For the 2U active heatsink, use SNK-P0046A4. Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 65: Returning Merchandise For Service

    You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authorizations online (http://www.supermicro. com/support/rma/). When you return the motherboard to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.

  • Page 66: 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 67: How To Start The Setup Utility

    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 dam- ages 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 68: System Overview: The Following Bios Information Will Be Displayed

    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. The following BIOS items will also be displayed: Supermicro C7H61 BIOS Version ME Firmware Version Build Date...

  • Page 69: Advanced Setup Configurations

    C7H61 User’s Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Ap o Setup U lity - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Boot Feature Se ng. Boot Feature Processor and Clock Op ons Chipset Configura on...

  • Page 70: Interrupt 19 Capture

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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" Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.

  • Page 71: Clock Spread Spectrum

    C7H61 User’s Manual Clock Spread Spectrum If Enabled, the BIOS will monitor the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components and will attempt to decrease the interference whenever needed. The options are Enabled and Disabled. 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 to improve CPU performance.

  • Page 72: Active Processor Cores

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Active Processor Cores Enables selection of the number of the processor's core to acivate. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.) The options are All, 1, 2, and 3. Power Technology Use this feature to select a power-saving scheme for the motherboard. The options are Disabled, Energy Efficient and Custom.

  • Page 73: Long Duration Power Limit

    C7H61 User’s Manual Long Duration Power Limit Use this feature to set the processor power consumption limit (in Watts) value for a long duration time window. Factory Long Duration Maintained This feature displays the manufacture-preset time value in milliseconds when the Long Duration Power Limit is maintained.

  • Page 74: System Agent Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Agent Configuration  This item displays the current North Bridge Revision. VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.

  • Page 75: South Bridge Configuration

    C7H61 User’s Manual Memory Remap This feature enables or disables the memory above 4GB. The options are En- abled and Disabled. South Bridge Configuration  This item displays the current South Bridge configuration. GbE Controller Select Enabled to enable the onboard gigabit Ethernet controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 76: On Board Chip Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Azalia HD Audio Select Enabled to enable the Azalia High Definition Audio feature. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Azalia Internal HDMI Codec Select Enabled to enable the internal HDMI CODEC (Coder-Decoder) for Azalia. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Frontside Audio Mode This feature selects the type of audio output on the frontside audio header/ interface.

  • Page 77: Ide/Sata Configuration

    C7H61 User’s Manual USB 3.0 Legacy Support This feature enables support for legacy USB devices on the USB 3.0 ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled. XHCI Hand-off Select Enabled for Operating Systems without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change will be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 78: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IDE Mode The following items are displayed when IDE Mode is selected: Serial-ATA Controller 0~1 This feature is used to activate/deactivate the SATA controller, and sets the compatibility mode. The options are Disabled, Enhanced and Compatible. The default of Serial-ATA Controller 1 is Enhanced.

  • Page 79: Pcie Slot 6 & 7 Option Rom

    C7H61 User’s Manual PCIe Slot 6 & 7 Option ROM Use this feature to enable or disable PCIe slot Option ROMs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Load Onboard LAN1/LAN2 Option ROM This feature enables or disables the onboard ROM option for LAN1 and LAN2. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 80: Nuvoton Lpc I/O - Nct6106D

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Force Disable - Wake up support is always disabled regardless whether it is enabled in the O/S. Nuvoton LPC I/O - NCT6106D Serial Port 3 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 81: Serial Port 5

    C7H61 User’s Manual Serial Port 5 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Serial Port 5, Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 5. Select Auto to let the BIOS automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.

  • Page 82: Serial Port 8

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Serial Port 8 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Serial Port 8, Settings This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of Serial Port 8. Select Auto to let the BIOS automatically assign the base I/O and IRQ address.

  • Page 83: Hardware Health Configuration

    C7H61 User’s Manual Hardware Health Configuration  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 84: System Temperature / Peripheral Temperature

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Temperature / Peripheral Temperature This feature displays the temperature readings from the system sensor (chassis) and peripheral devices. Fan 1 ~ Fan 4 Speed This feature displays the fan speed readings from fan interfaces Fan1 through Fan4. VCORE, 12V, VDIMM, 5VCC, VTT_CPU, AVCC, 3.3VCC, VSB, VBAT This feature displays the current voltages of the above voltage monitors.

  • Page 85: Acpi Configuration

    C7H61 User’s Manual ACPI Configuration  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 synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de- pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc- tion embedded in the CPU.

  • Page 86: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings Ap o Setup U lity - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Set Administrator Password Password Descrip on If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup.

  • Page 87: Boot Settings

    C7H61 User’s Manual Boot Settings Ap o Setup U lity - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Setup Prompt Timeout Sets the system boot order Boot Op ons Priority Network Devices Hard Disk Drives Add New Boot Op on Delete Boot Op on Select Screen Select Item...

  • Page 88: Exit Options

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Ap o Setup U lity - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit system setup a er Save Changes and Exit saving the changes.

  • Page 89: Save As User Defaults

    C7H61 User’s Manual 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 90: A-1 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 91 C7H61 User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 92: Software Installation Instructions

    To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (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.

  • Page 93: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii

    C7H61 User’s Manual B-2 Configuring SuperDoctor ® 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 tool is called the SD III Client. The SuperDoctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your motherboard allows you to monitor the envi- ronment and operations of your system.
  • Page 94 SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III software and manual may be downloaded from our Website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II, this version is also available for download at the link above.
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  • Page 96: 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 97 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 98 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the item- "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the progress of BIOS Recovery as shown in the screen below. Note: Do not interrupt the process of BIOS flashing until it is com- pleted.
  • Page 99 C7H61 User’s Manual 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter 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 pow- er cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system.
  • Page 100 (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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