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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 C7Q67 motherboard. About This Motherboard The C7Q67 supports a single 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 DT processor in an LGA 1155 socket. With the Intel® Q67 Express chipset built in, the C7Q67 motherboard offers substantial enhancement in system performance and storage capability for high performance system platforms in a sleek package.
C7Q67 User’s Manual Conventions Used in the Manual: Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury Warning: Critical information to prevent damage to the components or data loss. Important: Important information given to ensure proper system installation or to relay safety precautions.
Contacting Supermicro Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
C7Q67 User’s Manual Table of Contents Preface About This Motherboard................................................................................................. iii Manual Organization...................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in the Manual:..................................................................................iv Contacting Supermicro..............................................................................
Table of Contents Location of Mounting Holes............................................................................2-11 Installing the Motherboard............................................................................. 2-12 2-5 Connectors/IO Ports....................................................................................... 2-13 Backplane I/O Panel...................................................................................... 2-13 ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports.....................
C7Q67 User’s Manual LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs................................................................................... 2-32 Onboard Power LED . .............................................................................. 2-32 2-9 SATA Connections.......................................................................................... 2-33 SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5)..................................................... 2-33 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures...............
Table of Contents Quiet Boot................................................................................................... 4-4 AddOn ROM Display Mode......................................................................... 4-4 Bootup Num-Lock........................................................................................ 4-4 Wait For 'F1' If Error.................................................................................... 4-4 Interrupt 19 Capture.........................................
C7Q67 User’s Manual Azalia HD Audio........................................................................................ 4-10 Azalia Internal HDMI Codec...................................................................... 4-10 Frontside Audio Mode............................................................................... 4-10 Deep Sx..................................................................................................... 4-10 USB 3.0 Legacy Support........................................
Table of Contents Boot Sector Virus Protection..................................................................... 4-17 4-4 Boot Settings................................................................................................. 4-18 Setup Prompt Timeout.............................................................................. 4-18 Boot Option #1, Boot option #2, Boot Option #3, etc............................... 4-18 Network Devices...............................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Checklist Congratulations on purchasing your computer motherboard from an acknowledged leader in the industry. Supermicro boards are designed with the utmost attention to detail to provide you with the highest standards in quality and performance. Please check that the following items have all been included with your motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
C7Q67 User’s Manual C7Q67 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction C7Q67 Motherboard Layout 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". • Jumpers not indicated are for testing only. • When LED1 (Onboard Power LED Indicator) is on, system power is on. Unplug the power cable before installing or removing any components.
C7Q67 User’s Manual C7Q67 Quick Reference LAN 1 HDMI 1 USB (3.0) 0/1 HDMI 2 LAN 2 USB (3.0) 10/13 HD AUDIO SLOT4 Audio FP JHD AC1 JPAC1 JSPDIF_IN JSPDIF_OUT JPL2 SLOT5 SLOT6 VGA COM1 KB/MOUSE USB 8/9 SLOT7 JI2C1 JPW2 FAN4 COM4 JCPUVRD-SMB JI2C2 COM3 I-SATA4 I-SATA5 JPME1 JBT1 CPU I-SATA2 I-SATA3 I-SATA0 (3.0) I-SATA1 (3.
Chapter 1: Introduction C7Q67 Headers/Connectors Connector Description Audio_FP Front Panel Audio Header HD Audio High-Definition Audio Connectors (on the I/O back panel) B1 Onboard Battery COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4 COM1 Port (Back Panel) COM 2/3/4 Serial Port Headers BIOS AMI SPI BIOS Fan1~Fan4 System/CPU Fan Headers (Fan1: CPU Fan) JCPUVRD SMB CPU Overclocking SMB(System_Management_Bus) Header (Note) JD1 Speaker/buzzer (Pins 1-2: Buzzer, Pins 1~4: External Speaker) JF1 Front Panel Control Hea
C7Q67 User’s Manual Motherboard Features CPU Single 2nd generation Intel Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 DT processor in an LGA1155 socket. Memory Four (4) SDRAM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered, Non-ECC 1333/1066 memory Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB, and 8GB Chipset Intel® Q67 Express Expansion Slots One (1) PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot One (1) PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot One (1) PCI Express 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction Front Panel Audio Header One (1) SP/DIF Optical Out on the back panel SP/DIF In and SP/DIF Out Headers Super I/O Nuvoton NCT6776F BIOS 64 Mb AMI BIOS® SPI Flash BIOS Play and Plug (PnP0, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.
C7Q67 User’s Manual C7Q67 Block Diagram SVID PCIe x16 SLOT #7 PCIe2.0_x16 5.0GT/s INTEL LGA1155 CPU VRM 12 DDR3 (CHA) DIMM1A (Blue) DIMM1B 1333/1066MHz DDR3 (CHB) DIMM2A (Blue) DIMM2B 1333/1066MHz x4 DMI 5GT/s 2 USB3.0 PORTS PCIe x1 SLOT #6 PCIe2.0_x1 5GT/s PCIe x4 SLOT #5 PCIe2.0_x4 5GT/s PCI SLOT #4 5V PCI 33MHz 2 SATA-III PORTS SATA-III 600MB/s 4 SATA-II PORTS SATA-II 300MB/s 10 USB PORTS USB2.0 480Mbps NEC uPD720200 RealTEK ALC889 x4 FDI 2.7 Gbps Intel PCIe2.0_x1 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 Chipset Overview The C7Q67 supports a single 2nd generation Intel® Core i7/i5/i3 DT processor in the LGA 1155 Socket. Built upon the functionality and the capability of the Q67 Express chipset, the motherboard provides substantial enhancement to system performance and storage capability for high performance platforms in a sleek package.
C7Q67 User’s Manual 1-3 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. See the Advanced BIOS Setup section to change this setting. The default setting is Last State.
Chapter 1: Introduction Doctor is used to notify the user of certain system events. For example, you can also configure Supero Doctor to provide you with warnings when the system temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan speeds go beyond predefined thresholds. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface.
C7Q67 User’s Manual 2. To provide adequate power to SATA devices, please connect the SATA DOM PWR connector (JWF1) to the power supply. It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets ATX power supply Specification 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information, please refer to the web site at http://www.ssiforum.org/).
Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. 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. Precautions • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
C7Q67 User's Manual 2-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation ! Warning: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. Notes: Always connect the power cord last, and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multi-directional heatsink only.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. Gently lift the load lever to open the load plate. Remove the plastic cap. 3. Use your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the North center edge and the South center edge of the CPU. North Center Edge South Center Edge 4. Align the CPU key that is the semi-circle cutouts against the socket keys. Once it is aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket. Do not move the CPU horizontally or vertically.
C7Q67 User's Manual 5. Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against any pins of the socket to avoid damaging the CPU or the socket.) 6. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 7. Use your thumb to gently push the load lever down to the lever lock. CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place Warning: You can only install the CPU inside the socket only in one direction.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan 1. Locate the CPU Fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout on the right for the CPU Fan location.) 2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to the CPU fan power connector and are not interfered with other components. Thermal Grease 3. Inspect the CPU Fan wires to make sure that the wires are routed through the bottom of the heatsink. 4.
C7Q67 User's Manual 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. Also, make sure to orient each fastener so that the narrow end of the groove is pointing outward. 8. Repeat Step 7 to insert all four heatsink fasteners into the mounting holes. 9.
Chapter 2: Installation Removing the Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components. Active Heatsink Removal Unplug the PWR cord 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header. 3.
C7Q67 User's Manual 2-3 Installing DDR3 Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. DIMM Installation 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with DIMM1A (Slot A, Channel 1, see the next page for the location). For best performance, please use the memory modules of the same type and speed in the same bank. 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Memory Support The C7Q67 supports up to 32GB of Unbuffered (UDIMM) DDR3 Non-ECC 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.
C7Q67 User's Manual Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability System Device Size Physical Memory Remaining (-Available) (4 GB Total System Memory) Firmware Hub flash memory (System BIOS) 1 MB 3.99 Local APIC 4 KB 3.99 Area Reserved for the chipset 2 MB 3.99 I/O APIC (4 Kbytes) 4 KB 3.99 PCI Enumeration Area 1 256 MB 3.76 PCI Express (256 MB) 256 MB 3.51 PCI Enumeration Area 2 (if needed) -Aligned on 256-MB boundary- 512 MB 3.01 VGA Memory 16 MB 2.85 TSEG 1 MB 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both motherboard and chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis. Make sure that the metal standoffs click in or are screwed in tightly.
C7Q67 User's Manual 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. 4. Install standoffs in the chassis as needed. 5. Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard components. 6.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 Connectors/IO Ports The I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specification. See the figure below for the colors and locations of the various I/O ports. Backplane I/O Panel HD Audio C E G B D F A S M I L O R H K N Q Backplane I/O Panel A. USB 2.0 Port 9 H. USB 3.0 Port 0 N. SPDIF Out B. USB 2.0 Port 8 I. USB 3.0 Port 1 O. Surround Out C. Keyboard/Mouse J. Gb LAN Port 1 P. Center/LFE Out D. VGA Port K. USB 2.0 Port 13 Q.
C7Q67 User's Manual ATX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports The ATX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 13/10 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin definitions. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Definitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse Pin# Definition Pin# Definition 1 KB Data 1 Mouse Data 2 No Connection 2 No Connection 3 Ground 3 Ground 4 Mouse/KB VCC (+5V) 4 Mouse/KB VCC (+5V) 5 KB Clock 5 Mouse Clock 6 No Connection 6 No Connection VCC: with 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Universal Serial Bus (USB) Four Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (8/9, 13/10) are located on the I/O back panel, in addition to two USB 3.0 Ports (0/1) that are located below LAN1. USB headers 2/3, 4/5 & 11/12 are used to provide front chassis access using USB cables (not included). See the tables below for pin definitions. Front Panel USB (2.0) #2/3, 4/5, 11/12 Pin Definitions Pin # Definition Pin # Back Panel USB (2.
C7Q67 User's Manual Ethernet Ports Two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN1/ LAN2) are located next to the HD Audio Connector on the I/O Backpanel to provide network connections. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Note Please refer to the LED Indicator Section for LAN LED information.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Accessible Audio Header 10-in Audio Pin Definitions A 10-pin Audio header is also located on the motherboard. This header allows you to use the onboard sound for audio playback. Connect an audio cable to the audio header to use this feature. See the tables at right for pin definitions for these headers. A.
C7Q67 User's Manual 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. Refer to the following section for descriptions and pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Front Control Panel Pin Definitions Power LED Pin Definitions (JF1) Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 15 +5V 16 Ground HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate the status of HDD-related activities, including IDE, SATA activities. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
C7Q67 User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 11 and 12 of JF1, and the LED connection for LAN Port 2 is on Pins 9 and 10. NIC1 LED and NIC2 LED are 2-pin NIC LED headers. Attach NIC LED cables to NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to display network activities. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Reset Button Reset Button Pin Definitions (JF1) The Reset Button connection is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1. Attach it to a hardware reset switch on the computer case to reset the system. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 3 Reset 4 Ground Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily contacting both pins will power on/off the system.
C7Q67 User's Manual 2-6 Connecting Cables This section provides brief descriptions and pin-out definitions for onboard headers and connectors. Be sure to use the correct cable for each header or connector. For information on Backpanel USB and Front Panel USB ports, refer to Page 2-17. For Front Panel Audio, please refer to Page 2-19.
Chapter 2: Installation Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 4) Fan Header Pin Definitions The C7Q67 has four fan headers (Fan 1~Fan 4). These fans are 4-pin fan headers. However, Pins 1-3 of the fan headers are backward compatible with the traditional 3-pin fans. A fan speed control setting in the BIOS Hardware Monitoring section allows the BIOS to automatically set fan speeds based on the system temperature. Refer to the table on the right for pin definitions. Pin# Definition 1 Ground (Black) 2 2.
C7Q67 User's Manual Internal Buzzer (SP1) The Internal Buzzer (SP1) can be used to provide audible indications for various beep codes. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Speaker (JD1) On the JD1 header, Pins 3~4 are used for internal speaker. Close Pins 3~4 with a cap to use the onboard speaker. If you wish to use an external speaker, close Pins 1~4 with a cable. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Internal Buzzer Pin Definition Pin# Definitions Pin 1 Pos.
Chapter 2: Installation Onboard Power LED (JLED) Onboard PWR LED Pin Definitions An onboard Power LED header is located at JLED. This Power LED header is connected to Front Control Panel located at JF1 to indicate the status of system power. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Serial Ports (COM1 ~ COM4) In addition to COM1, which is located on the I/O back panel, there are three Serial port headers on the motherboard for COM2, COM3 and COM4. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
C7Q67 User's Manual DOM PWR Connector (JWF1) The Disk-On-Module (DOM) power connector, located at JWF1, provides 5V (Gen1/Gen) power to a solid state DOM storage device connected to one of the SATA ports. See the table on the right for pin definitions. DOM PWR Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 5V 2 Ground 3 Ground Wake-On-LAN Pin Definitions (JWOL) Wake-On-LAN (JWOL) The Wake-On-LAN header is located at JWOL on the motherboard. See the table on the right for pin definitions.
Chapter 2: Installation Wake-On-Ring (JWOR) Wake-On-Ring Pin Definitions The Wake-On-Ring header is located at JWOR. This function allows your computer to wake up when receiving an incoming call to the modem while in the suspend state. See the table on the right for pin definitions. You must have a Wake-On-Ring card and a cable to use this feature.
C7Q67 User's Manual 2-7 Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on, and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins.
Chapter 2: Installation CMOS Clear (JBT1) JBT1 is used to clear the saved system setup stored in the CMOS chip. To clear the contents of the CMOS, completely shut down the system, remove the AC power cord and then short JBT1 with a jumper. Remove the jumper before powering on the system again. This will erase all user settings and revert everything to their factory-set defaults.
C7Q67 User's Manual ME Recovery Enable (JPME1) Close JPME1 to enable ME (Manufacture Mode) Recovery. See the table on the right for jumper settings. HD FP Audio/AC' 97 FP Audio Select (JHD AC1) Jumper JHD AC1 allows the user to select between High-Definition Front Panel Audio and AC' 97 Front Panel Audio support. See the table on the right for jumper settings.
Chapter 2: Installation Audio Enable (JPAC1) JPAC1 allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio support. The default position is on pins 1 and 2 to enable onboard audio connections. See the table on the right for jumper settings. Audio Enable/Disable Jumper Settings Both Jumpers Definition Pins 1-2 Enabled Pins 2-3 Disabled A.
C7Q67 User's Manual 2-8 Onboard Indicators LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs LAN1 LAN2 Activity LED Link LED Two LAN ports (LAN 1/LAN 2) are located on the I/O backplane of the motherboard. Each Ethernet LAN port has two LEDs. The yellow LED indicates activity, while the Link LED may be green, amber, or off to indicate the speed of the connections. See the tables at right for more information.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 SATA Connections SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) Two Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 connectors (I-SATA 0/1) are located on the motherboard. In addition, four SATA 2.0 (I-SATA 2~5) connectors are also located on the board. The SATA 2 ports are supported by the Intel P67 PCH chip; while SATA 3.0 ports are supported by the Intel PCH and Marvel SATA Controllers. The SATA 3.0 ports support RAID 0, 1 while the SATA 2.0 ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 &10.
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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. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any hardware components. Before Power On 1. Make sure that the Standby PWR LED is not on.
C7Q67 User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to remove 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.) 3. Remove all memory modules and turn on the system. (If the alarm is on, check the specs of memory modules, reset the memory or try a different one.) Memory Errors 1.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problem(s) with the specific system configuration that was sold to you. 1. Please go through the ‘Troubleshooting Procedures’ and 'Frequently Asked Question' (FAQ) sections in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website (http://www.supermicro.com/support/faqs/) before contacting Technical Support. 2.
C7Q67 User's Manual our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/bios/. Please check our BIOS warning message and the information on how to update your BIOS on our web site. Select your motherboard model and download the BIOS ROM file to your computer. Also, check the current BIOS revision to make sure that it is newer than your BIOS before downloading. You may choose the zip file or the .exe file.
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: Why do I get an error message “IASTOR.SYS read error” and "press F6 to install Intel RAID driver" when installing Windows on my motherboard? Answer: To solve this issue, disable the IPMI jumper. Another solution is to use a USB floppy drive instead of the onboard floppy drive. For the IPMI jumper location, please check Chapter 1.
C7Q67 User's Manual Battery Installation 1. To install an onboard battery, follow the steps 1& 2 above and continue below: 2. Identify the battery's polarity. The positive (+) side should be facing 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. Warning: When replacing a battery, be sure to only replace it with the same type. Battery Holder 1 2 This side up 3-5 Press down until you hear a click.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the C7Q67. 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. Note: For AMI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions in Appendix C. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the key while the system is booting up.
C7Q67 User's Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens. An AMI BIOS identification string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen, below the copyright message. Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS System Overview: The following BIOS information will be displayed: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the key or the arrow keys to move between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.
C7Q67 User's Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press to access the submenu items: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Boot Feature Setting.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Power Configuration Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed.
C7Q67 User's Manual Note: If there is any change to this setting, you will need to power off and restart the system for the change to take effect. Please refer to Intel’s web site for detailed information.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS CPU C6 Report Select Enabled for the CPU to report C6 (ACPI C3) state to the operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Package C-State limit Select Auto for the AMI BIOS to automatically set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0, C1, C6, C7 and No Limit. Turbo Boost Technology (Available when Intel® EIST technology is Enabled) This feature allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific conditions.
C7Q67 User's Manual ing this value, the processor can provide better performance for a short duration operation. Chipset Configuration WARNING: Setting the wrong values in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Bridge Configuration This item displays the current CPU Revision, Current CPU1 Memory Frequency, Memory Type and Memory Reference Code Revision. Memory Frequency This feature allows the user to select the memory speed. Under normal conditions, please set this to Auto.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS IGD Memory This feature selects the amount of memory for the Integrated Graphics Device (IGD). The options are Disabled, 32M, 64M and 128M. Render Standby This feature enables or disables render standly by the Internal Graphics Device (IGD). The options are Disabled and Enabled. IGD Multi-Monitor This feature enables or disables multi-monitor support by the Internal Graphics Device (IGD). The options are Disabled and Enabled.
C7Q67 User's Manual change will be claimed by the EHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Azalia HD Audio Select Enabled to enable the Azalia High Definition Audio feature. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Azalia Internal HDMI Codec Select Enabled to enable the internal HDMI CODEC (Coder-Decoder) for Azalia. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Frontside Audio Mode This feature selects the type of audio output on the frontside audio header/ interface.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS AHCI Mode The following items are displayed when AHCI Mode is selected: Aggressive Link Power Management This feature Enables or Disables Agressive Link Power Management support for Cougar Point B0 stepping and later. The options are Enabled and Disabled. SATA Port0~Port5 This item displays the information detected on the installed SATA drives on the particular SATA port. Staggered Spin Up Set this item to Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
C7Q67 User's Manual PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration This feature allows the user to set the PCI/PnP configurations for the following items: PCI Latency Timer This feature sets the latency Timer of each PCI device installed on a PCI bus. Select 64 to set the PCI latency to 64 PCI bus clock cycles. The options are 32 PCI Bus Clocks, 64 PCI Bus Clocks, 96 PCI Bus Clocks, 128 PCI Bus Clocks, 160 PCI Bus Clocks, 192 PCI Bus Clocks, 224 PCI Bus Clocks and 248 PCI Bus Clocks.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS The options for Serial Port 2 are Auto, (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4, 10, 11), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 10, 11), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=4, 10, 11) and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 10, 11). The options for Serial Port 3 are Auto, (IO=3E8h; IRQ=10), (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4, 10, 11), (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 10, 11), (IO=3E8h; IRQ=4, 10, 11) and (IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 10, 11).
C7Q67 User's Manual as configured in the BIOS. The fans may adjust to a faster speed depending on the Fan Speed Control settings. User intervention: No action is required. However, consider checking the CPU fans and the chassis ventilation for blockage. High – The processor is running hot. This is a ‘caution’ level since the CPU’s ‘Temperature Tolerance’ has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm: The information provided above is for your reference only.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS PS2 KB/MS Wake up This feature is used to awaken the system from Standby mode by a PS/2 mouse or PS/2 keyboard. This must be enabled in the system level and Operating System (O/S) as well, if supported). S1 (OS Control) - Enables system wake up from S1 (default). S5 (OS Control) - Enables system wake up from S1/S3/S4/S5. Force Enable - Wake up support is always enabled regardless whether it is disabled in the O/S.
C7Q67 User's Manual Intel® TXT (LT) Configuration Secure Mode Extensions (SMX) This feature can be configured if it is supported by the processor. Enable this feature to activate Intel TXT, below. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Intel TXT (LT) Support Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based attacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. The options are Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-3 Security Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Set Setup Administrator Password. Password Description If ONLY the administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights.
C7Q67 User's Manual 4-4 Boot Settings Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Setup Prompt Timeout Exit Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting. 1 Boot Options Priority Network Devices Hard Disk Drives : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC : Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt. General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Exit Version 2.10.1206.
Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 Exit Options Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override IBA GE Slot 00C8 v1363 P4: WDC WD800AAJS-00B4A0 Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device : : Enter: +/- : F1 : F2 : F3 : F4 : ESC : Select Screen Select Item Select Change Opt.
C7Q67 User's Manual Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Exit menu and press . These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
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. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue to bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
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Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers After you've installed the Windows Operating System, a screen as shown below will appear. You are ready to install software programs and drivers that have not yet been installed. To install these software programs and drivers, click the icons to the right of these items. (Note: To install the Windows Operating System, please refer to the instructions posted on our website at http://www.
C7Q67 User's Manual B-2 Configuring Supero Doctor III The Supero Doctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability. It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management is called the SD III Client. The Supero Doctor III program included on the CDROM that came with your baseboard allows you to monitor the environment and operations of your system.
Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control) Note: SD III Software Revision 1.0 can be downloaded from our Website at: ftp://ftp.Supermicro.com/utility/Supero_Doctor_III/. You can also download SDIII User's Guide at: http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/ Manuals/SDIII/UserGuide.pdf. For Linux, we will still recommend that you use Supero Doctor II.
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Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
C7Q67 Motherboard User's Manual a USB CD/DVD ROM/RW device can be used for this purpose. However, a USB Hard Disk drive cannot be used for BIOS recovery at this time. To perform UEFI BIOS recovery using a USB-attached device, follow the instructions below. 1. Using a different machine, copy the "Super.ROM" binary image file into the disc Root "\" Directory of a USB device or a writeable CD/DVD. Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.
Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key, select the item- "Proceed with flash update" and press the key. You will see the progress of BIOS Recovery as shown in the screen below. Note: Do not interrupt the process of BIOS flashing until it is completed. 6. After the process of BIOS Recovery is complete, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive.
C7Q67 Motherboard User's Manual 8. When a DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing is completed. 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, and then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system. 10. Press continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 11. Press to load default settings. 12.
(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.
