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  • Page 1 C7X99-OCE C7X99-OCE-F 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

    Preface Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F motherboard. Manual Organization Chapter 1 describes the features, specifications and performance of the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the Intel X99 Express chipset.

  • Page 4: Checklist

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 a Heatsink ............. 2-8 Installing DDR4 Memory ............2-9 DIMM Installation ..............2-9 Removing Memory Modules ............. 2-9 Memory Population Guidelines ..........2-10 Memory Support ..............2-10 Motherboard Installation ............2-12 Tools Needed ............... 2-12 Location of Mounting Holes ........... 2-12 Installing the Motherboard ............
  • Page 12 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual OC Front Panel (OC FRONT PANEL) ........2-26 Jumper Settings ..............2-27 Explanation of Jumpers ............2-27 LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable ..........2-27 Clear CMOS (JBT1, CLR_CMOS_SW) ........2-28 PCI Slot SMB Enable (I C1/I C2) ........2-28 Audio Enable (JPAC1) ............
  • Page 13 Table of Contents 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 ..............3-6 Chapter 4 BIOS Introduction ................
  • Page 14 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual X2APIC ................4-12 AES-NI ................4-12 Intel® Virtualization Technology ........4-12 Power Management .............. 4-13 EIST ................4-13 Turbo Mode ..............4-13 P-STATE Coordination ............4-13 Overclocking ............... 4-15 CPU Overclocking ..............4-15 Load SMC CPU OC Setting ..........4-15 1-Core Ratio Limit ............
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Processor Current Limit (1/8 Amp) ........4-19 Disable OverClocking Lock ..........4-19 Voltage Configuration ............4-19 CPU Voltage Mode ............4-19 CPU Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) ........4-19 CPU Cache Voltage Mode ..........4-19 CPU Cache Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) ......4-19 System Agent Voltage Offset (mV) ........
  • Page 16 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) - Gen X ......4-36 CPU Port2 Bifurcate ............4-36 CPU SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) - Gen X ......4-36 CPU SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) - Gen X ......4-36 CPU SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 - Gen X ........
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Interrupt 19 Capture ............4-43 Retry Boot ..............4-43 Watch Dog Function ............4-43 Power Button Function ............4-43 Restore on AC Power Loss ..........4-44 CSM Support ..............4-44 EUP Support ..............4-44 Fast Boot ................ 4-44 Security Settings ..............
  • Page 18 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 4-10 Management ............... 4-50 ACPI Settings ..............4-50 ACPI Sleep State ............. 4-50 High Precision Event Timer ..........4-50 Console Redirection Settings ..........4-51 COM 1 ................4-51 Enable Console Redirection ..........4-51 SOL ................4-53 4-11 IPMI ..................
  • 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 C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 21: Introduction

    Platform Controller Hub (X99) built in, the C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard motherboard offers substantial system performance and storage capability for overclocking platforms in a sleek package. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for proces- sor and memory support updates. 1-2 Chipset Overview Intel X99 Express Chipset Features •...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Features

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 1-3 Motherboard Features Single Intel® Core™ i7 Series CPU, LGA2011-3 socket. 64GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR4 non- Memory ECC 2133~3000(OC) MHz in 8 memory slots. Four-channel memory DIMM sizes UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB, and 8GB Intel®...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Introduction Audio One (1) High Definition Audio 5.1 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 6776 128 Mb AMI BIOS SPI Flash BIOS BIOS...

  • Page 24: Special Features

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 28 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard Layout C7X99-OCE-F JUSB30_I2 Important Notes to the User • See Chapter 2 for detailed information on jumpers, I/O ports and JF1 front panel connections. • " " indicates the location of "Pin 1".
  • Page 29 Chapter 1: Introduction C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard Quick Reference AUDIO_FP LAN2 LAN1 USB 14/15(3.0) USB 12/13(3.0) USB 10/11(3.0) JBR1 1-2:NORMAL JPAC1 2-3:BIOS RECOVERY HD AUDIO JSTBY1 JPAC1 1-2 ENABLE LEDM1 2-3 DISABLE JPUSB1 JIPMB1 USB14/15 WAKE UP JPL1 FAN5 JBR1 JPUSB1 1-2 ENABLE SW_BIOSRC 2-3 DISABLE JPL2...
  • Page 30 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Connector Description I/O Back Panel See Back Panel I/O Connectors, below right Audio FP Front Panel Audio Header Onboard Battery 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 Processor DDR4 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 C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 Processor 1. Using your thumb and the index finger, remove the 'WARNING' plastic cap from the socket.
  • Page 34 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 1. There are two load levers on the LGA2011-3 socket. To open the socket cover, first press and release the load lever labeled 'Open 1st'. Press down on Load Lever labeled 'Open 1st'. 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation 4. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 5. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket.
  • Page 36 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 7. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket. Lock the 'Close 1st' lever first, then lock the 'Open 1st' lever second. Use your thumb to gently push the load levers down to the lever locks.

  • Page 37: Installing A Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 2: Installation Installing a CPU Heatsink 1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mount- ing holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.

  • Page 38: Removing A Heatsink

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Removing a 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 instruc- tions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.

  • Page 39: Installing Ddr4 Memory

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Installing DDR4 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 AUDIO_FP...

  • Page 40: Memory Population Guidelines

    Note: For memory optimization, use only DIMM modules that have been validated by Supermicro. For the latest memory updates, please refer to our website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard. Memory Population Guidelines...
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Installation Notes Be sure to use memory modules of the same type, same speed, same frequency on the same motherboard. Mixing of memory modules of different types and speeds is not allowed. Due to memory allocation to system devices, the amount of memory that remains available for operational use will be re- duced when 4 GB of RAM is used.

  • Page 42: Motherboard Installation

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 AUDIO_FP LAN2 LAN1 USB 14/15(3.0)

  • Page 45: Universal Serial Bus (Usb)

    Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Six USB 3.0 ports (10/11, 12/13, 14/15) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, one USB 3.0 header (USB 16/17) is also located on the motherboard to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included).

  • Page 46: Ethernet Ports

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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: Ps/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

    Chapter 2: Installation PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port A combination PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse port is supported on the back panel. This may be used with either a PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse, or both when using a 'Y' PS/2 cable. VGA Port (C7X99-OCE-F only) A VGA port is located next to the USB ports 0/1 on the I/O backpanel.

  • 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 +3.3V on the right for pin definitions. Ground HDD LED HDD LED...

  • Page 50: Nmi Button

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual NMI Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The non-maskable interrupt button- Pin# Definition header is located on pins 19 and 20 of JF1. Refer to the table on the rightfor Ground pin definitions. Power Fail LED Power Fail...

  • Page 51: Connecting Cables

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for on- board headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. ATX Power 24-pin Connector ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Pin Definitions (JPW1) Connectors (JPW1 &...

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

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5) Fan Header Pin Definitions The C7X99-OCE/-F has five fan headers Pin# Definition (Fan 1~Fan 5). These fans are 4-pin fan Ground (Black) headers. Although pins 1-3 of the fan 2.5A/+12V...

  • Page 53: Internal Buzzer (Sp1)

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

  • Page 54: Dom Pwr Connector (Jsd1)

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual DOM PWR Connector (JSD1) DOM PWR Pin Definitions The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power con- Pin# Definition nector, located at JSD1, provides 5V (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid state DOM Ground storage device connected to one of the Ground SATA ports.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Front Panel Audio Header (Audio Fp)

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO 10-in Audio Pin Definitions Pin# Signal A 10-pin Audio header is supported on Microphone_Left the motherboard. This header allows you Audio_Ground to connect the motherboard to a front Microphone_Right panel audio control panet, if needed.

  • Page 57: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 58: Clear Cmos (Jbt1, Clr_Cmos_Sw)

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Clear CMOS (JBT1, CLR_CMOS_SW) JBT1 and CLR_CMOS_SW are used to clear the saved system setup con- figuration stored in the CMOS chip. To clear the contents of the CMOS, completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 with a jumper or use the push button switch on CLR_CMOS_ SW.

  • Page 59: Audio Enable (Jpac1)

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 Pins 2-3 Disabled audio connections.

  • Page 60: Usb Wake-Up (Jpusb1)

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual USB Wake-Up (JPUSB1) USB Wake-Up Jumper Settings Use jumper JPUSB1 to activate the "wake-up" Jumper Setting Definition function of the USB ports by pressing a key on Pins 1-2 Enabled an attached USB keyboard or clicking the USB...

  • Page 61: Over-Clock Management Buttons

    Chapter 2: Installation 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. S10 On Memory Overclock (Set in BIOS) These buttons will allow the CPU to run above S5 On 15% Over-Clock its rated speed.

  • Page 62: Manufacturing Mode (Jpme2)

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) Manufacture Mode (JPME2) Jumper Settings Close Pin 2 and Pin 3 of Jumper JPME2 Pin# Definition to bypass SPI flash security and force Normal (Default) the system to operate in Manufactur- Manufacture Mode ing Mode, allowing the user to flash the...

  • Page 63: Bios Recovery Switch (Jbr1)

    Chapter 2: Installation 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 64: Onboard Indicators

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 2-9 Onboard Indicators LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs GLAN 1/2 Activity Indicator Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located LED Settings on the I/O backplane of the mother- Color Status Definition board. Each Ethernet LAN port has two...

  • Page 65: Power Led (Led1)

    Chapter 2: Installation Power LED (LED1) IPMI CODE Power LED LED Status LED1 is a status LED to indicate that the MAC CODE Status Definition motherboard is on and running. BAR CODE System Off the table on the right for status display System On and Running definitions.

  • Page 66: Sata Connections

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 2-10 SATA Connections SATA Connections (I-SATA0~5, S-SATA0~3) Ten Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA0~5, S-SATA0~3) are sup- ported on the board. All SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the Intel X99 PCH chip. RAID 0,1,5,10 are supported on I-SATA 0~5.

  • Page 67: The Oc Front Control Panel (Optional)

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 The OC Front Control Panel (Optional) The OC (Overclocking) 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 Switch Over-Clocking Buttons (OC1, OC2, OC3) Press these buttons to activate the over-clocking feature of the motherboard.

  • Page 68: Installing The Oc Front Control Panel

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 69: 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 70: No Video

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 71: 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 72: Frequently Asked Questions

    Answer: We do NOT recommend that you upgrade your BIOS if you are not experiencing any problems with your system. Updated BIOS files are located on 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.

  • Page 73: 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 74: Returning Motherboard For Service

    Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. For faster service, you may also obtain RMA authoriza- tions online (http://www.supermicro.com/support/rma/). When you re- turn 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 75: Introduction

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C7X99-OCE/ C7X99-OCE-F motherboard. 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 Utility setup screens.

  • Page 76: How To Change The Configuration Data

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 77: 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 78 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 79: 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 80: System Information

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 - C7X99-OCE (-F). • BIOS Version - this item displays the BIOS version number.

  • Page 81: 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 82: Memory

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 83: Pch

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

  • Page 84: Processor (Cpu)

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 Model Number and Clock Frequency • CPU Signature - displays the unique signature emebedded in CPU.

  • Page 85: Performance

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Performance Hyper-threading [ALL] Select Enabled to support Intel Hyper-threading Technology to enhance CPU performance. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enabled to enable the Execute-Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an applica- tion code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage...

  • Page 86: Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU) The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled. The CPU prefetches both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enabled.

  • Page 87: Power Management

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Power Management Power Technology Select Energy Efficiency to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Disabled to disable power- saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficiency, and Custom. If the above is set to 'Custom' the following options are displayed: EIST EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort...
  • Page 88 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Package C-State limit This feature allows the user to set the limit on the C-State package reg- ister. The options are C0/C1 State, C2 State, C6 (Non Retention) State, and C6 (Rentention) State. CPU C3 Report Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C3 State (ACPI C2) to the operating system.

  • Page 89: Overclocking

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 90: 3-Core Ratio Limit

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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 91: Bclk Ratio

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS BCLK Ratio This option selects the BLCK clock ratio ratio for the processor. The op- tions are 1.00, 1.25, 1.67 and 2.50. BCLK Clock Frequency (1/100 MHz) Use this item to set the CPU clock override value for the host system. Press "+"...

  • Page 92: Cpu Power Setting

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual CPU Power Setting Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency in an effort to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.

  • Page 93: Package Current Lock

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the value. The default setting is dependent on the CPU. The default setting is dependent on the CPU. Package Current Lock Select Enabled to lock the current CPU package values. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 94: System Agent Voltage Offset (Mv)

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual System Agent Voltage Offset (mV) Use this feature to set the System Agent Voltage Offset value from -1000mV to 998mV. Enter 0 to use the manufacture default value. Offset Prefix Use this feature to set the Offset value as a positive (+) number or a negative (-) number.

  • Page 95: Memory Overclocking

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Memory Overclocking Load Memory Profiles Use this feature to set Performance Memory Profiles which may cause impact on memory behavior*. Select Automatic to allow the BIOS to automatically set Performance Memory Profiles. Select Manual to manu- ally configure Performance Profiles.

  • Page 96: Memory Timing Configuration (Expert Mode)

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Clock This option selects the Memory Clock Multiplier. The options are 133MHz and 100MHz. Memory Frequency This option selects the type/speed of the memory installed. The options are DDR3-1066MHz, DDR3-1333MHz, DDR3-1600MHz, DDR3-1800MHz, DDR3-2000MHz, DDR-2200MHz, DDR-2400MHz, and DDR-2600MHz.
  • Page 97 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Active to Active Delay (tRRD) This option selects the Minimum Row Active To Row Active Delay Time. Enter a number between 1-38. The default is 5. Read CAS# Precharge (tRTP) This option configures the Internal Read to Precharge Command Delay Time.
  • Page 98 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual tWRDR This option sets the Write to Read Different Rank dead cycle Back to back READ to WRITE from different rank separation parameter. Enter a numeric value from 1 -31. The default is 4. tRWDD...

  • Page 99: 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 100: Intel Vt For Directed I/O (Vt-D)

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Enable IOAT Select Enable to enable Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) sup- port, which significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU archi- tectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks. The options are Enable and Disable.

  • Page 101: Pch I/O

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PCH I/O The following will be displayed: • PCH Name - this displays the chipset name. • PCH RC Version - indicates the PCH RC version. • PCH Stepping - this item displays the PCH stepping.. Azalia (HD Audio) This item controls the detection of the Azalia (HD Audio) device.

  • Page 102: On Board Chip

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual On Board Chip Onboard USB Controller (USB 14/15) This feature Enables or Disables the USB controller for USB ports 14/15. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Onboard USB Controller (USB 16/17) This feature Enables or Disables the USB controller for USB ports 16/17.

  • Page 103: Memory

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 Memory Set all options for the System Memory in this section. Memory Information This item information on the memory modules installed on the moth- erboard. • DIMMA1~DIMMD2 - this item displays the type of memory that are detected for each memory slot.

  • Page 104: Memory Configuration

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Memory Configuration Enforce POR Select Enable to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and volt- age programming. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules.

  • Page 105: Sata

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Set Throttling Mode Use this feature to activate Closed Loop Thermal Throttling (CLTT), which uses the DIMM memory temperature as input to make adjust- ments to the throttling based on variations in system's fan speed. The options are Disabled, and CLTT.

  • Page 106: Configure Sata As

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Configure SATA as Select IDE to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an IDE drive. Select AHCI to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as an AHCI drive. Select RAID to configure a SATA drive specified by the user as a RAID drive.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS *If the item above "Configure SATA as" is set to RAID, the following items will display: Support Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link to a low power state when the I/O is inactive for an extended period of time, and the power state will return to normal when the I/O becomes active.

  • Page 108: Ssata

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual sSATA sSATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH-sSATA controller. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Configure sSATA as Select IDE to configure an sSATA drive specified by the user as an IDE drive.
  • Page 109 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 This item displays the information detected on the installed on the sSATA port. specified by the user. • Model number of drive and capacity • Software Preserve Support sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user.

  • Page 110: Pcie/Pci/Pnp

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP NB PCIE Setting CPU SLOT1 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) - Gen X Set this option to configure the Gen X setting of this PCIE slot . The options are Auto, Gen1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen2 (5 GT/s) and Gen3 (8 GT/s).

  • Page 111: Detect Non-Compliant Device

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Detect Non-Compliant Device Set this option to configure the motherboard to detect any non- compliant PCIE device installed on any of the PCIE slots. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.

  • Page 112: Usb Settings

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual USB Settings The following will be displayed: • USB Devices - this displays a list of the detected USB devices. Legacy USB Support Select Enabled to support onboard legacy USB devices. Select Auto to disable legacy support if there are no legacy USB devices present. Select Disable to have all USB devices available for EFI applications only.

  • Page 113: Xhci Mode

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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. EHCI1 Select Enabled to enable EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) sup- port on USB 2.0 connector #1 (-at least one USB 2.0 connector should be enabled for EHCI support.) The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 114: Me Fw Image Re-Flash

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual • ME Firmware Type - displays the Management Engine firmware type. • ME Firmware SKU - displays the Management Engine SKU size. ME FW Image Re-Flash This item will update the PCH Firmware from an omage in a USB Flash- drive attached to a USB port.

  • Page 115: Booting

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-9 Booting The different boot settings and options for the motherboard are in this section. Boot Device Settings Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual.

  • Page 116: Network Drive Bbs Priorities

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual • Dual Boot Order #5 • Dual Boot Order #6 • Dual Boot Order #7 • Dual Boot Order #8 • Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 •...

  • Page 117: Bootup Numlock State

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 118: Restore On Ac Power Loss

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Restore on AC Power Loss Use this feature to set the power state after a power outage. Select Power-Off for the system power to remain off after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last power state before a power loss.

  • Page 119: 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 120: Secure Boot Menu

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Secure Boot Menu The following items will be displayed: • System Mode - indicates the current system mode. • Secure Boot - this item indicates if Secure Boot is activated or not. Secure Boot Select Enabled for Secure Boot flow control. This feature is available when the platform key (PK) is pre-registered, the platform operates in the user mode, and CSM is disabled in the Setup utility.

  • Page 121: Set New Pk

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Set New PK This item uploads and installs a secure Platform Key. You may insert a factory default key or load from a file. The file formats accepted are: 1) Public Key Certificate a. EFI Signature List b.

  • Page 122: Append Dbt

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 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. Append DBT This item uploads and adds an Authorized Signature into the Key Man- agement.

  • Page 123: Trusted Computing

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM Device is  Detected) Configuration Security Device Support Select Enable for the AMI BIOS to automatically download the driv- ers needed to provide Trusted Computing platform support for this machine to ensure date integrity and network security. The options are Disable and Enable.

  • Page 124: Management

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual 4-10 Management Set all options for the System Management feature 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 125: Console Redirection Settings

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Console Redirection Settings COM 1 Enable Console Redirection Select Enabled to enable COM Port 1 Console Redirection, which will al- low a client machine to be connected to a host machine at a remote site for networking. The options are Disabled (unchecked) and Enabled (checked).
  • Page 126 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Bits Per second Use this item 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 127: Sol

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Enabled (checked) and Disabled (unchecked).. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this item to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redirection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25.
  • Page 128 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual may be required for long and busy lines. The options are 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 and 115200 (bits per second). Data Bits Use this feature to set the data transmission size for Console Redirec- tion. The options are 7 (Bits) and 8 (Bits).
  • Page 129 Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 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 130 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8. Bits Per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Con- sole Redirection. Make sure that the same speed is used in both host computer and the client computer.

  • Page 131: Ipmi

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-11 IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI The following will be displayed: • IPMI Firmware Revision - This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. • IPMI Status - This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system.

  • Page 132: Erasing Settings

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next sys- tem reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot.

  • Page 133: Update Ipmi Lan Configuration

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The following items will be displayed: BMC Network Configuration • IPMI LAN Selection - IPMI LAN Selection status • IPMI Network Link Status - Connection status Update IPMI LAN Configuration Select Yes for the system BIOS to automatically reset the following IPMI settings at next system boot.
  • Page 134 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes 4-60...

  • Page 135: 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 136 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 137: 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 138: Configuring Superdoctor ® Iii

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 139 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 140 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F Motherboard User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 141: 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 142: 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 (save in the root folder) and rename it "SUPER.ROM"...
  • Page 143 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 144 Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 145: 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 146: Steps To Reboot The System By Switch Jbr1

    Supermicro C7X99-OCE/C7X99-OCE-F 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 147 (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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