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  • Page 1 C7Z97-OCE USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documenta- tion, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: Manual Organization

    This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C7Z97-OCE motherboard. Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the Intel Z97 Express chipset.

  • Page 4: Checklist

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an ac- knowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance.

  • Page 5: Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry-standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.

  • Page 6: Product Disposal

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se reemplaza de manera incor- recta. Reemplazar la batería exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante. Desechar las baterías gasta- das según las instrucciones del fabricante.
  • Page 7 Standardized Warning Statements 製品の廃棄 この製品を廃棄処分する場合、 国の関係する全ての法律 ・ 条例に従い処理する必要が あり ます。 警告 本产品的废弃处理应根据所有国家的法律和规章进行。 警告 本產品的廢棄處理應根據所有國家的法律和規章進行。 Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gemäß allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen. ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales.

  • Page 8: Contacting Supermicro

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) www.supermicro.com Site: Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 9: Where To Find More Information

    For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers/utilities and the user's manual for your motherboard. SMCI product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ Product Drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/ If you have any questions, please contact our support team at support@ supermicro.com.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface Manual Organization ................iii Checklist ..................iv Conventions Used in the Manual ............iv Standardized Warning Statements ............v Battery Handling ............... v Product Disposal ...............vi Contacting Supermicro ..............viii Where to Find More Information............ix...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Removing the Heatsink ............2-8 Installing DDR3 Memory ............2-9 DIMM Installation ..............2-9 Removing Memory Modules ............. 2-9 Memory Support ..............2-10 Memory Population Guidelines ..........2-10 Memory Population Guidelines ..........2-11 Motherboard Installation ............2-12 Tools Needed ...............
  • Page 12 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Chassis LED (JCHLED) ............2-26 PCI-E M.2 Connector (PCI-E M.2) ........2-26 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO FP) ........ 2-27 OC Front Panel (OC FRONT PANEL) ........2-27 Jumper Settings ..............2-28 Explanation of Jumpers ............2-28 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable ..........
  • Page 13 Table of Contents When the System is Losing the Setup Configuration ....3-2 Technical Support Procedures ..........3-3 Frequently Asked Questions ............ 3-4 Battery Removal and Installation ..........3-5 Battery Removal ..............3-5 Proper Battery Disposal ............3-5 Returning Motherboard for Service ........... 3-6 Battery Installation ..............
  • Page 14 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual CPU AES ................. 4-12 Boot Performance Mode ............ 4-13 Power Management .............. 4-13 EIST ................4-13 Turbo Mode ..............4-13 CPU C States ..............4-16 Package C-State limit ............4-17 LakeTiny Feature .............. 4-17 Overclocking ............... 4-18 CPU Overclocking ..............
  • Page 15 Table of Contents System Agent Voltage Offset (mV) ........4-22 CPU IOA Voltage Offset (mV) ..........4-22 CPU IOD Voltage Offset (mV) ..........4-22 PCH 1.05V Voltage ............4-22 PCH 1.5V Voltage ............. 4-23 Overclocking SVID and FIVR Options ........4-23 SVID Control Enable ............
  • Page 16 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Gfx (Graphics) Low Power Mode ........4-37 PCH-IO ................4-38 Wake on LAN ..............4-38 Azalia (HD Audio) ............4-38 On Board Chip ..............4-39 ASMedia SATA Controller ........... 4-39 Memory ................4-40 Memory Information............. 4-40 Memory Configuration ............
  • Page 17 Table of Contents PCH SLOT1 PCI-E 2.0 X1 (IN X4) OPROM, CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16) OPROM, PCH SLOT3 PCI-E 2.0 X1 (IN X4) OPROM, CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16) OPROM, PCH SLOT5 PCI-E 2.0 X1 (IN X4) OPROM, CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 OPROM ........
  • Page 18 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Secure Boot ..............4-58 Secure Boot Mode ............4-59 Key Management ..............4-59 Platform Key ..............4-59 Delete PK ................ 4-59 Set New PK ..............4-59 Key Exchange Key ............4-60 Delete KEK ..............4-60 Set New KEK ..............
  • Page 19 Table of Contents Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes BIOS 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 ..........C-1 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block) ..
  • Page 20 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 21: Introduction

    The C7Z97-OCE supports a single 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 DT processor, and E3-1200 V3 series CPU, in an LGA 1150 (H3) socket. With the Intel® Z97 Express chipset built in, the C7Z97-OCE mother- board offers substantial system performance and storage capability for overclocking platforms in a sleek package.

  • Page 22: Motherboard Features

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 1-3 Motherboard Features Single 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 DT processor, E3-1200 V3 Series CPU, LGA1150 socket. Four (4) SDRAM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 Memory Unbuffered, Non-ECC 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory Single-channel memory...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Introduction One (1) Serial Port header (COM1) Audio One (1) High Definition Audio 7.1 channel connector supported by Realtek ALC1150 on the back panel One (1) Front Panel Audio Header One (1) SPDIF In/Out on the rear side of the chassis Super I/O Nuvoton NCT6776D 128 Mb AMI BIOS...

  • Page 24: Special Features

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 1-4 Special Features Recovery from AC Power Loss Basic I/O System (BIOS) provides a setting for you to determine how the system will respond when AC power is lost and then restored to the system. You can choose for the system to remain powered off, (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or for it to automatically return to a power-on state.

  • Page 25: System Resource Alert

    Chapter 1: Introduction System Resource Alert This feature is available when the system is used with SuperDoctor III in the Windows OS environment or used with SuperDoctor II in Linux. SuperDoctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure SuperDoctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds.

  • Page 26: Power Supply

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 1-7 Power Supply As with all computer products, a stable power source is necessary for proper and reliable operation. It is even more important for processors that have high CPU clock rates. This motherboard accommodates 24-pin ATX power supplies. Although most power supplies generally meet the specifications required by the CPU, some are inadequate.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1: Introduction C7Z97-OCE Motherboard Image Note: All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same...
  • Page 28 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual C7Z97-OCE Motherboard Layout LAN1 HDMI/DP VGA/DVI LAN2 JAUDIO1 USB 0/1 JPAC1 USB 12/13 USB 2/3 JSPDIF_OUT (3.0) (3.0) FAN5 BIOS JPAC1:AUDIO LICENSE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPW2 JPL1 LAN1 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2...

  • Page 29: Audio Enable

    Chapter 1: Introduction C7Z97-OCE Quick Reference HDMI/DP VGA/DVI LAN1 LAN2 JAUDIO1 USB 0/1 JPAC1 USB 12/13 USB 2/3 JSPDIF_OUT (3.0) (3.0) FAN5 BIOS JPAC1:AUDIO LICENSE 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPW2 JPL1 LAN1 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2...

  • Page 30: Connector Description

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Connector Description I/O Back Panel See Chapter 2-6 Audio FP Front Panel Audio Header Battery Onboard Battery COM1 COM1 Port Header Fan 1,2,3,4,5 System/CPU Fan Headers (Fan1: CPU Fan) Speaker/buzzer (Pins 1~4: External Speaker, Pins 3~4: Buzzer)

  • Page 31: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Installation Components and Tools Needed Screws Phillips-Head Screwdriver Intel LGA 1150 Processor DDR3 DIMMs PC Chassis Heatsink with Fan Power Supply Video Card (Optional) SATA/USB Optical Drive (Optional) SATA Hard Disk Drive...

  • Page 32: Static-Sensitive Devices

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To avoid damaging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 33: 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 LGA1150 Processor 1. Press the load lever to release the load plate, which covers the CPU socket, from its locking position.
  • Page 34 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plas- tic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the South center edge of the CPU.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed.

  • Page 36: Installing An Active Cpu Heatsink With Fan

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Locate the CPU Fan power con- nector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink so that...
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation between the fan wires and the fins of the heatsink. 7. Align the four heatsink fasteners with the mounting holes on the motherboard. Gently push the pairs of diagonal fasteners (#1 & #2, and #3 & #4) into the mounting holes until you hear a click.

  • Page 38: Removing The Heatsink

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Removing the Heatsink Attention! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to re- move the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.

  • Page 39: Installing Ddr3 Memory

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Attention! Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of LAN1...

  • Page 40: Memory Support

    DIMMB2 (Blue Slot) Towards the edge of the motherboard The C7Z97-OCE supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 Non- ECC 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz in 4 memory slots. Populating these DIMM modules with a pair of memory modules of the same type and same size will result in interleaved memory, which will improve memory performance.

  • Page 41: Memory Population Guidelines

    Chapter 2: Installation duced when 4 GB of RAM is used. The reduction in memory availability is disproportional. See the following table for details. For Microsoft Windows users: Microsoft implemented a design change in the Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Win- dows Vista.

  • Page 42: Motherboard Installation

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 2-5 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plas- tic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 43: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. (See the previous page.) 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 44: Connectors/Io Ports

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 2-6 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. Back I/O Panel LAN1 HDMI/DP...

  • Page 45: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    JPL1 LAN1 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JWD1 JPME1: JWOR1: JBT1...

  • Page 46: Ethernet Ports

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Ethernet Ports LAN Ports Pin Definition Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) Pin# Definition are located next to the HD Audio Con- P2V5SB SGND nector on the I/O Backpanel to provide network connections. These ports accept...

  • Page 47: Hdmi Port

    Chapter 2: Installation HDMI Port One HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is located next to the VGA port on the I/O backpanel. This con- nector is used to display both high definition video and digital sound through an HDMI capable display, us- ing a single HDMI cable (not included).

  • Page 48: Front Control Panel

    JF1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normally located on a control panel at the front of the chassis. These connectors are designed specifically for use with Supermicro chassis. See the figure below for the descriptions of the front control panel buttons and LED indicators.

  • Page 49: Front Control Panel Pin Definitions

    Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The Power LED connection is located on Pin# Definition pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED HDD LED...

  • Page 50: Reset Button

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Reset Button Reset Button The Reset Button connection is located Pin Definitions (JF1) on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a Pin# Definition hardware reset switch on the computer Reset case to reset the system. Refer to the Ground table on the right for pin definitions.

  • Page 51: Connecting Cables

    JPL1 LAN1 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 JWD1 DIMMA2 JPME1: JWOR1: JBT1...

  • Page 52: Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5)

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5) Fan Header Pin Definitions The C7Z97-OCE has five fan headers (Fan Pin# Definition 1~Fan 5). These fans are 4-pin fan head- Ground (Black) ers. Although pins 1-3 of the fan headers 2.5A/+12V...

  • Page 53: Internal Buzzer (Sp1)

    LAN1 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 JWD1 DIMMA2 JPME1: JWOR1: JBT1...

  • Page 54: Onboard Power Led (Jled1)

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Onboard Power LED (JLED1) Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is located Pin# Definition at JLED1. This Power LED header is con- nected to Front Control Panel located No Connection at JF1 to indicate the status of system Connection to PWR power.

  • Page 55: Dom Pwr Connector (Jsd1)

    JI2C1/JI2C2 LAN1 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JWD1 JPME1: JWOR1: JBT1...

  • Page 56: Standby Power Header (Stby1)

    Ground Wake-up Chassis LED (JCHLED) If this motherboard is going to be mount- ed on a Supermicro chassis, this header can be used to attach the motherboard to control the chassis' LED readout. PCI-E M.2 Connector (PCI-E M.2) The PCI-E M.2 connector is for devices such as memory cards, wireless adapt- A.

  • Page 57: Front Panel Audio Header (Audio Fp)

    LAN1 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE DISABLE JPL1 FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 JWD1 DIMMA2 JPME1: JWOR1: JBT1...

  • Page 58: Jumper Settings

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 2-8 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector.

  • Page 59: Cmos Clear (Jbt1)

    JPL1 LAN1 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 JWD1 DIMMA2 JPME1: JWOR1: JBT1...

  • Page 60: Audio Enable (Jpac1)

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Audio Enable (JPAC1) Audio Enable/Disable Jumper Settings JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the Both Jumpers Definition onboard audio support. The default posi- Pins 1-2 Enabled tion is on pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard...

  • Page 61: Usb Wake-Up (Jpusb 1/2)

    JPL1 LAN1 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE DISABLE JPL1 FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JWD1 JPME1: JWOR1: JBT1...

  • Page 62: Over-Clock Management Buttons

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Over-Clock Management Buttons Over-Clocking Buttons Switch Settings Press these buttons to activate and manage Switch Setting Definition the over-clocking feature of the motherboard. M On Memory Overclock (Set in BIOS) These buttons will allow the CPU to run above...

  • Page 63: Management Engine (Me) Recovery (Jpme1)

    JPL1 LAN1 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 DIMMA2 JWD1 JWOR1: JPME1: JBT1...

  • Page 64: Bios Recovery Switch (Jbr1)

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual BIOS Recovery Switch (JBR1) BIOS Recovery (JBR1) Jumper Settings The BIOS Recovery Switch (JBR1) is used State Definition to enable or disable the BIOS Recovery Normal (Default) feature of the motherboard. Slide the Recover switch from the default position to begin the recovery process.

  • Page 65: Onboard Indicators

    LAN1 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 JWD1 DIMMA2 JPME1: JWOR1: JBT1...

  • Page 66: Status Display (Led4)

    CLEAR CMOS CLEAR CMOS JBT1 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual BIOS RESTORE Status Display (LED4) LED4 LED4 is made up of two alpha- JLED1 JSD1 numeric displays that will display a status or POST code, when the motherboard is powered on.

  • Page 67: Sata Connections

    LAN1 JI2C1/JI2C2 ON:ENABLE ENABLE OFF:DISABLE JPL1 DISABLE FAN4 JPL2 JPL2 LAN2 JVR1 ENABLE DISABLE JWOR1 POWER BUTTON COM1 C7Z97-OCE REV:1.01 PCI-E M.2 DESIGNED IN USA CONNECTOR JITP1 USB 14/15(3.0) FAN1 USB4/5 USB6_charger USB6/7 JPUSB2 DIMMA1 JWD1 DIMMA2 JPME1: JWOR1: JBT1...

  • Page 68: The Oc Front Control Panel (Optional)

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 2-10 The OC Front Control Panel (Optional) The OC (Over-Clocking) Front Control Panel has Six (6) control buttons, switches and one USB port. OC-1 OC-2 OC-3 BIOS1 BIOS2 Clean CMOS Boot BIOS Bios Recovery & Reset...

  • Page 69: Installing The Oc Front Control Panel

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing the OC Front Control Panel The OC Front Control Panel is designed to fit into an external 5.25-inch external drive bay of a desktop-style or tower-style computer chassis. Make sure that the appropriate type of screws are used. The OC Front Control panel The OC Control panel easily slides into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay on a desktop or tower-style computer chassis.
  • Page 70 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 2-40...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the ‘Technical Support Procedures’ and/or ‘Returning Merchandise for Service’ section(s) in this chapter.

  • Page 72: No Video

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to re- move all the add-on cards and cables first. 2. Use the speaker to determine if any beep codes exist. (Refer to Appendix A for details on beep codes.)

  • Page 73: 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 74: Frequently Asked Questions

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The C7Z97-OCE supports up to 32GB of unbuffered Non-ECC DDR3 SDRAM (1.5V, 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz). See Section 2-4 for details on installing memory.

  • Page 75: Battery Removal And Installation

    Important: 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. Question: I think my BIOS is corrupted. How can I recover my BIOS? Answer: Please see Appendix C-BIOS Recovery for detailed instructions.

  • Page 76: Returning Motherboard For Service

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Battery Installation 1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1& 2 above and con- tinue below: 2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be fac- ing up. 3. Insert the battery into the battery holder and push it down until you hear a click to ensure that the battery is securely locked.

  • Page 77: Introduction

    BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C7Z97-OCE. The ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter describes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Util- ity setup screens.

  • Page 78: How To Change The Configuration Data

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual The AMI BIOS GUI Setup Utility uses a mouse pointer navigation system similar to standard graphical user interfaces. Hover and click an icon to select a section, click a down arrow to select from an options list.

  • Page 79: Setup Home

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-2 Setup Home The first screen of the AMI BIOS GUI Setup Utility is the Setup Home screen. You can always return to the Setup Home screen by clicking the Home icon on the top of the screen. The Setup Home screen is shown below.
  • Page 80 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual By default, some advanced menu options are hidden from display (in the CPU Overclocking section for example). Clicking Expert Mode ON or OFF will display or hide these options from the menu. In this chapter, all Expert Mode option items are bold and underlined.

  • Page 81: Load Optimized Defaults

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Load Optimized Defaults To set this feature, select Load Optimized Defaults from the Save & Load menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maxi- mum system performance but not for maximum stability. Save All Settings Only When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to save all changes made.

  • Page 82: System Information

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 4-3 System Information The System Information Screen displays the motherboard's configuration. Motherboard The following information are displayed in this section: • Motherboard Model Name - C7Z97-OCE. • BIOS Version - this item displays the BIOS version number.

  • Page 83: Cpu

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The following information are be displayed in this section: • Type and Speed of CPU - indicates the brand, model name, model number of the CPU and it's rated clock speed. • CPU Signature - displays the unique signature embedded in the CPU. •...

  • Page 84: Memory

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Memory The following information are be displayed in this section: • Total Memory - shows the total detected system memory. • Memory Frequency - displays the system memory's detected speed.

  • Page 85: Pch

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The following information are be displayed in this section: • Name - displays the name of the PCH chip (if detected). • PCH SKU - this item displays the part number of the PCH chip. • Stepping- shows the PCH chip's stepping number.

  • Page 86: Processor (Cpu)

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 4-4 Processor (CPU) Set all options for the processor in this section. Information The following CPU information will be displayed: • CPU Signature - displays the unique signature emebedded in CPU. • Microcode Patch - displays the CPU's microcode patch version.

  • Page 87: Performance

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • L1 Data Cache - indicates if Level 1 cache is supported. • L1 Code Cache - displays if Level 1 code cache is supported. • L2 Cache - indicates if Level 2 cache is supported. •...

  • Page 88: Limit Cpuid Maximum

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Limit CPUID Maximum Select Enabled to set the maximum CPU ID value and to boot a legacy OS that cannot support processors with extended CPUID functions. The options are Enabled and Disabled (for the Windows OS).

  • Page 89: Boot Performance Mode

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Boot Performance Mode This option enables the selection of the default CPU performance during system boot. The options are Max Non-Turbo Performance, Max Bat- tery and Turbo Performance. Power Management EIST EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.
  • Page 90 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Power Limit1 Use this feature to set the power limit for CPU1. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer's default setting. CPU Power Limit1 Time This item allows the user to determine how long CPU1 should oper- ate at the power limit set by the user for the item above.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS DDR Power Limit1 Use this feature to set the power limit for DDR Memory Module 1. Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacture's default setting. DDR Power Limit1 Time This item allows the user to determine how long Memory Module 1 should operate at the power limit set by the item above.

  • Page 92: Cpu C States

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual CPU C States C-States architecture, a processor power management platform devel- oped by Intel, can further reduce power consumption from the basic C1 (Halt State) state that blocks clock cycles to the CPU. Select Enabled for CPU C Sates support.

  • Page 93: Package C-State Limit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS C7 Latency (Available when "CPU C States" is set to Enabled) Select Short to set a short delay time(period) during which the BIOS reports CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system. Select Long to set a long delay time(period) during which the BIOS reports CPU C7 State (ACPI C3) to the operating system.

  • Page 94: Overclocking

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 4-5 Overclocking Set all options for the Overclocking in this section. CPU Overclocking Load SMC CPU OC Setting This item has optimized pre-configured overclock settings. Select one to activate. The options are Manual, 4.2GHz, 4.3GHz, 4.4GHz, 4.5GHz, 4.6GHz, 4.7GHz, and 4.8GHz.

  • Page 95: 3-Core Ratio Limit

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 3-Core Ratio Limit This increases (multiplies) 3 clock speeds in the CPU core in relation to the bus speed when three CPU cores are active. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. Enter 0 to use the manufacturer's default setting.

  • Page 96: Cpu Non Turbo Ratio Override

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Non Turbo Ratio Override Use this item to set CPU ratio override when not in turbo mode. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard or on-screen keypad to change the value. The default setting is dependent on the type of CPU installed.

  • Page 97: Short Duration Power Limit Switch

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Short Duration Power Limit Switch Select Enabled for power limit switch Package Power Limit 2. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. Short Duration Power Limit (Watt) This feature configures Package Power Limit 2, in watts. When the limit is exceeded, the CPU ratio is lowered immediately.

  • Page 98: System Agent Voltage Offset (Mv)

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Offset Prefix Use this feature to set the Offset value as a positive (+) number or a negative (-) number. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to make a selection. The default setting is "+".

  • Page 99: Pch 1.5V Voltage

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCH 1.5V Voltage Use this feature to trim the 1.5V PCH Voltage. Select from these val- ues: 1.366V, 1.416V, 1.466V, 1.516V, 1.566V, 1.616V, 1.666V, 1.716V, 1.766V and 1.816V. Overclocking SVID and FIVR Options SVID Control Enable Select Enabled to enable SVID control for Intel SVID Protocol support.

  • Page 100: Memory Overclocking

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Overclocking Load Memory Profiles Use this feature to set Performance Memory Profiles which may cause impact on memory behavior due to different sizes of memory used in the system. Select Automatic to allow the BIOS to automatically set Performance Memory Profiles.

  • Page 101: Memory Timing Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Timing Configuration CAS# Latency (tCL) This option configures the Cas Latency Range. Enter a number between 4-18. The default is 9. Row Precharge Time (tRP) This option selects the Ras Precharge Range. Enter a number be- tween 1-38.
  • Page 102 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Maximum tREFI Time (tREFI) This option configures the Maximum tREFI Time (Average Periodic Refrech Interval). Enter a numeric value. The default is 6240. Four Active Window Delay (tFAW) This option selects the Minimum Four Activate Window Delay Time.
  • Page 103 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS tWRRDDD This option configure DRAM tRRSR setting. Enter a numeric value. The default is 6. tWRWR This option configures module write to write delay. Enter a numeric value. The default is 6. tWRWRDR This option configures between module write to write delay from different ranks.

  • Page 104: Dimm Exit Mode

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual IO-L (ChB) This option configures I/O latency for channel B. The default is 12. MRC Fast Boot This option enable Memory Fast Boot to skip DRAM memory training for booting faste. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 105: Graphics Overclocking

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Graphics OverClocking Graphics Core Ratio Limit Use this feature to set graphics core ratio limit. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard or on-screen keypad to change the value. The default setting is dependent on the type of CPU installed. GT Voltage Mode Use this feature to select the Overclocking GT mode.

  • Page 106: Offset Prefix

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Offset Prefix Use this feature to set the Offset value as a positive (+) number or a negative (-) number. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to make a selection. The default setting is "+".

  • Page 107: Memory Oc Button Setting Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 3 Core Ratio Limit 4 Core Ratio Limit Memory OC Button Setting Configuration Load Memory Profiles Use this feature to set Performance Memory Profiles which may cause impact on memory behavior due to different sizes of memory used in the system.
  • Page 108 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual This option configures the Minimum Write Recovery Time. Enter a number between 1-38. The default is 12. tRFC This option selects the Minimum Refresh Recovery Delay Time. Enter a number between 1-9363. The default is 128.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS tRDRDDR This option configures the between module read to read delay from different ranks. Enter a numeric value. The default is 7. tRDRDDD This option configures the DRAM tRWSR settings. Enter a numeric value. The default is 7. tWRRD This option configure between module write to read delay.

  • Page 110: Memory Voltage

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual tRDWRDD This option configures between module read to write delay from different DIMMs. The default is 20. RTL (ChA) This option configures round trip latency for channel A. The default is 50. RTL (ChB) This option configures round trip latency for channel B. The default is 58.

  • Page 111: Chipset

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-6 Chipset Set all options for the Chipset in this section. System Agent The following will be displayed: • System Agent Bridge Name - this displays the System Agent bridge name. • System Agent RC Version - indicates the System Agent RC version. •...

  • Page 112: Above 4Gb Mmio Bios Assignment

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment This item enables or disables the Above 4GB Memory Mapped IO BIOS Assignment. The options are Enabled and Disabled. DMI Link ASPM Control This item enables or disables the control of the Active State Power Management on the System Agent side of the DMI link.

  • Page 113: Internal Graphics

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Primary PEG (if PEG is selected above) This item selects which PEG graphics device should be the primary PEG. The options are Auto, PEG11 and PEG12. Primary PCIE (if PEG or PCIE is selected above) This item selects which PCIE graphics device should be the primary PEG.

  • Page 114: Pch-Io

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual PCH-IO The following will be displayed: • Intel PCH RC Version - displays the PCH chip release version. • Intel PCH SKU Name - indicates the PCH chip part number. • Intel PCH Rev ID - displays the PCH chip revision ID.

  • Page 115: On Board Chip

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS On Board Chip ASMedia SATA Controller This item enables or disables the on board ASMedia SATA controller. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. 4-39...

  • Page 116: Memory

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 4-7 Memory Set all options for the System Memory in this section. Memory Information This item displays the following information on the memory modules installed on the motherboard. • Memory RC Version - this item displays the memory controller version.

  • Page 117: Memory Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS • CAS Latency (tCL) - this item displays the Column Address Storage (CAS) latency time, in clock cycles. • Minimum Delay Time - this item displays the Column Address Storage (CAS) minimum delay time, in clock cycles. •...

  • Page 118: Max Tolud (Top Of Low Usable Dram)

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Max TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM) This feature sets the maximum TOLUD value, which specifies the "Top of Low Usable DRAM" memory space to be used by internal graphics devices, GTT Stolen Memory, and TSEG, respectively, if these devices are enabled.

  • Page 119: Sata

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-8 I/O Set all options for the I/O in this section. SATA SATA Controllers This item Enables or Disables the built-in SATA controllers on the moth- erboard. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Mode Selection This item selects the mode for the installed SATA drives.

  • Page 120: Alternate Id (Raid Mode Only)

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Alternate ID (RAID Mode Only) This item Enables or Disables the RAID ID feature for SATA Ports 0~5. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The information of the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port are displayed.

  • Page 121: Pcie/Pci/Pnp

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP NB PCIE Setting This section displays if a PCIE device is detected on any PCIE slot on the motherboard. • CPU_SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 - this item displays if a device is installed or not. •...

  • Page 122: Cpu_Slot2 Pci-E 3.0 X4 (In X16) - Gen X

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual CPU_SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16) - Gen X Set this option to configure the Gen X setting of this PCIE slot . The op- tions are Auto, Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3. Enable PEG Set this option to configure the PCIE Graphics (PEG) installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 123: Option Rom Execution

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Option ROM Execution Video This feature controls which option ROM to execute for the Video device. The options are Do Not Launch, UEFI and Legacy. Storage This feature controls which option ROM to execute for the storage device. The options are Do Not Launch, UEFI and Legacy.

  • Page 124: Usb Settings

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual USB Settings XHCI Mode This feature handles the operation mode for the XHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) controller. The settings are Smart Auto, Auto, Enabled, and Disabledl. USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control This item activates the capability of the motherboard to Enable or Disable each USB Port independently.

  • Page 125: Pch-Fw (Firmware)

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCH-FW (Firmware) The following information for the PCH Firmware. • ME FW Version - displays the Management Engine version number. • ME Firmware Mode - displays the Management Engine mode. • ME Firmware Type - displays the Management Engine firmware type. •...

  • Page 126: Super Io Configuration

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Super IO Configuration Enable Serial Port 1 This item will Enable or Disable Serial Port 1 (COM1). Place a tick mark on the box to enable Serial Port 1. The default is Enabled. Current IRQ This item displays the current IRQ setting for Serial Port 1 (COM1).

  • Page 127: Hardware Monitor

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-9 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitors for various sensors on the motherboard are in this section. Temperature The following items will be displayed: • CPU Temperature - displays the CPU temperature detected by PECI. • System Temperature - indicates the system internal temperature. •...

  • Page 128: Fan Speed

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Speed 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 cor- relative. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling.

  • Page 129: Voltage

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Voltage The following items will be displayed: • Vcpu • • VDIMM • %Vcc • PCH 1.05V • AVCC • 3.3Vcc • • VBAT 4-53...

  • Page 130: Booting

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 4-10 Booting Set all options for the Boot devices in this section. Boot Device Settings Boot Mode Select This option sets the boot mode between Legacy BIOS, UEFI BIOS or Dual. The options are Dual, Legacy and UEFI.

  • Page 131: Power Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Power Settings Bootup Numlock State This option sets the state to which the NumLock key is configured when booting. The default is checked (Activated). Quiet Boot This option sets the state to which the system buzzer is configured when booting.

  • Page 132: Power Button Function

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power but- ton is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer.

  • Page 133: Security Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. • 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 upon each system boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the setup.

  • Page 134: Administrator Password

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Administrator Password Use this feature to set the Administrator Password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set the User Password, which is required everytime the system boots.

  • Page 135: Secure Boot Mode

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Secure Boot Mode This feature allows selection of the Secure Boot Mode between Standard and Custom. Selecting Custom enables users to change the Image Ex- ecution Policy and manage Secure Boot Keys. The options are Custom and Standard.

  • Page 136: Key Exchange Key

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual b. EFI CERT X509 (DER Encoded) c. EFI CERT RSA2048 (bin) d. EFI SERT SHA256 (bin) 2) EFI Time Based Authenticated Variable When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No' to load from a file.

  • Page 137: Append Dbt

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS When prompted, select "Yes" to load Factory Defaults or "No' to load from a file. Append DBT This item uploads and adds an Authorized Signature into the Key Man- agement. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. When prompted, select "Yes"...

  • Page 138: Management

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual 4-11 Management Set all options for the Overclocking in this section. ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State This feature selects the ACPI Sleep State that the system will enter into when the suspend button is activated. The options are Suspend Disabled, and S3 (Suspend to RAM).

  • Page 139: 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 140 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 141: 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. Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme files for each item.

  • Page 142: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard 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.
  • Page 143 SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor III software and manual may be down- loaded from our Website at: http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/software/Super- DoctorIII.cfm. For Linux, we still recommend that you use SuperDoctor II, this version is also available for download at the link above.
  • Page 144 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 145: Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    Attention! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages aris- ing from a BIOS update.

  • Page 146: To Recover The Main Bios Block Using A Usb-Attached Device

    Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super ROM"...
  • Page 147 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 4. After locating the new BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below. Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS Recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS Recovery, follow the procedures below.
  • Page 148 Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual Note: Do not interrupt the BIOS programming until it is com- pleted. 6. After the BIOS Recovery process is complete, click OK to reboot the system.

  • Page 149: Dual Boot Block

    Appendix D: Dual Boot Block Appendix D Dual Boot Block D-1 Introduction This motherboard supports the Dual Boot Block feature, which is the last- ditch mechanism to recover the BIOS boot block. This section provides an introduction to the feature. BIOS Boot Block A BIOS boot block is the minimum BIOS loader required to enable nec- essary hardware components for the BIOS crisis recovery flash that will...

  • Page 150: D-2 Steps To Reboot The System By Switch Jbr1

    Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual D-2 Steps to Reboot the System by switch JBR1 1. Power down the system. 2. On switch JBR1 slide switch to ON, and power on the system. 3. Follow the BIOS recovery SOP listed in the previous chapter (Appendix C).
  • Page 151 (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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