Supero C7Z97-OCE User manual

C7Z97-OCE
USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0c

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the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the authorized dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used
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cal known to the State of California to cause birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
Manual Revision 1.0c
Release Date: February 25, 2015
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Copyright © 2015 by Super Micro Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Preface
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, specications and performance of
the motherboard, and provides detailed information on the Intel Z97
Express chipset.
Chapter 2 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chap-
ter when installing the processor, memory modules and other hardware
components into the system.
If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 3, which describes trouble-
shooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the
CMOS.
Chapter 4 includes an introduction to the BIOS, and provides detailed
information on running the CMOS Setup utility.
Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.
Appendix B lists software program installation instructions.
Appendix C contains UEFI BIOS Recovery instructions.
Appendix D contains an introduction and instructions regarding the Dual
Boot Block feature of this motherboard.
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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:
Attention! Critical information to prevent damage to the com-
ponents or injury to yourself.
Important: Important information given to ensure proper sys-
tem installation or to relay safety precautions.
Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various mod-
els or provides information for correct system setup.
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.
Please check that the following items have all been included with your
motherboard. If anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact
your retailer.
The following items are included in the retail box.
•One (1) Supermicro Motherboard
•Six (6) SATA cables
•One (1) I/O shield
•One (1) Quick Reference Guide
•One (1) Driver CD

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Standardized Warning Statements
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 difculty, contact Supermicro's
Technical Support department for assistance. Only certied technicians
should attempt to install or congure components.
Read this section in its entirety before installing or conguring compo-
nents in the Supermicro chassis.
Battery Handling
Warnung
Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen
Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen
Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen
des Herstellers.
Warning!
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Re-
place the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manu-
facturer's instructions
電池の取り扱い
電池交換が正しく行われなかった場合、破裂の危険性があります。 交換する電池はメー
カーが推奨する型、または同等のものを使用下さい。 使用済電池は製造元の指示に従
って処分して下さい。
警告
电池更换不当会有爆炸危险。请只使用同类电池或制造商推荐的功能相当的电池更
换原有电池。请按制造商的说明处理废旧电池。
警告
電池更換不當會有爆炸危險。請使用製造商建議之相同或功能相當的電池更換原有
電池。請按照製造商的說明指示處理廢棄舊電池。
Attention
Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la
remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recom-
mandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.

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¡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.
Supermicro C7Z97-OCE Motherboard User’s Manual
!הרהזא
תנכס תמייקץוציפ .הניקת אל ךרדב הפלחוהו הדימב הללוסה לש ףילחהל שי
גוסב הללוסה תא מ םאותה תרבחלמומ ןרציתצ.
תוללוסה קוליס תושמושמה עצבל שי .ןרציה תוארוה יפל




경고!
배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일
하거나 제조사에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사
의 안내에 따라 사용된 배터리를 처리하여 주십시오.
Waarschuwing
Er is ontplofngsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt. Ver-
vang de batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de
fabrikant aanbevolen wordt. Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig
fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden.
Product Disposal
Warning!
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all na-
tional laws and regulations.

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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.
Attention
La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis
à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-
vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
רצומה קוליס
!הרהזא
ו תויחנהל םאתהב תויהל בייח הז רצומ לש יפוס קוליס.הנידמה יקוח
Waarschuwing
De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in over-
eenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen.
 
경고!
이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다.

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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.nl
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

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Contacting Supermicro
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.

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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
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview .............................................................................. 1-1
About this Motherboard .......................................................... 1-1
1-2 Chipset Overview .................................................................. 1-1
Intel Z97 Express Chipset Features.......................................... 1-1
1-3 Motherboard Features ............................................................... 1-2
1-4 Special Features .................................................................... 1-4
Recovery from AC Power Loss ................................................. 1-4
1-5 PC Health Monitoring.............................................................. 1-4
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control ............................... 1-4
Environmental Temperature Control ......................................... 1-4
System Resource Alert ........................................................... 1-5
1-6 ACPI Features ....................................................................... 1-5
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator .......................... 1-5
1-7 Power Supply ........................................................................ 1-6
1-8 Super I/O ............................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2
Installation
2-1 Installation Components and Tools Needed ............................... 2-1
2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices.......................................................... 2-2
Precautions ........................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking............................................................................. 2-2
2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation.......................................... 2-3
Installing the LGA1150 Processor ........................................... 2-3
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan ............................... 2-6
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Removing the Heatsink........................................................... 2-8
2-4 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
2-5 Motherboard Installation ....................................................... 2-12
Tools Needed....................................................................... 2-12
Location of Mounting Holes ................................................... 2-12
Installing the Motherboard .................................................... 2-13
2-6 Connectors/IO Ports............................................................. 2-14
Back I/O Panel .................................................................... 2-14
Universal Serial Bus (USB) ................................................ 2-15
Ethernet Ports ................................................................. 2-16
Back Panel High Denition Audio (HD Audio) ...................... 2-16
HDMI Port ....................................................................... 2-17
VGA Port......................................................................... 2-17
DVI Port ......................................................................... 2-17
VESA® DisplayPort™ ........................................................ 2-17
Front Control Panel .............................................................. 2-18
Front Control Panel Pin Denitions ......................................... 2-19
Power LED ..................................................................... 2-19
HDD LED ........................................................................ 2-19
NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) ................................................... 2-19
Overheat (OH)/Fan Fail ..................................................... 2-19
Reset Button .................................................................. 2-20
Power Button .................................................................. 2-20
2-7 Connecting Cables ............................................................... 2-21
ATX Main PWR & CPU PWR Connectors (JPW1 & JPW2) ........ 2-21
Fan Headers (Fan 1 ~ Fan 5) ............................................ 2-22
Chassis Intrusion (JL1) .................................................... 2-22
Internal Buzzer (SP1) ....................................................... 2-23
Speaker (JD1) ................................................................. 2-23
Onboard Power LED (JLED1).............................................. 2-24
Serial Port (COM1) ........................................................... 2-24
DOM PWR Connector (JSD1).............................................. 2-25
SPDIF OUT (JSPDIF_OUT) ................................................. 2-25
Standby Power Header (STBY1) ......................................... 2-26

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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
2-8 Jumper Settings .................................................................. 2-28
Explanation of Jumpers ........................................................ 2-28
LAN1/LAN2 Enable/Disable ................................................ 2-28
CMOS Clear (JBT1)........................................................... 2-29
PCI Slot SMB Enable (I2C1/I2C2) ........................................ 2-29
Audio Enable (JPAC1) ....................................................... 2-30
Watch Dog Enable/Disable................................................. 2-30
USB Wake-Up (JPUSB 1/2)................................................ 2-31
Over-Clock Management Buttons ....................................... 2-32
Management Engine (ME) Recovery (JPME1) ....................... 2-33
Manufacturing Mode (JPME2) ............................................. 2-33
BIOS Recovery Switch (JBR1)............................................ 2-34
Power Button (POWER BUTTON) ........................................ 2-34
BIOS Restore (BIOS RESTORE).......................................... 2-34
2-9 Onboard Indicators................................................................ 2-35
LAN 1/LAN 2 LEDs ........................................................... 2-35
Onboard Power LED (LED1) .............................................. 2-35
Status Display (LED4) ..................................................... 2-36
2-10 SATA Connections ................................................................ 2-37
SATA Connections (I-SATA0~I-SATA5) ................................ 2-37
2-10 The OC Front Control Panel (Optional) ................................... 2-38
Over-Clocking Buttons (OC1, OC2, OC3)............................. 2-38
Clear CMOS and Reset...................................................... 2-38
Boot BIOS Switch............................................................. 2-38
BIOS Recovery................................................................. 2-38
Front USB Port ................................................................ 2-38
Installing the OC Front Control Panel.................................. 2-39
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
3-1 Troubleshooting Procedures..................................................... 3-1
Before Power On.................................................................... 3-1
No Power.............................................................................. 3-1
No Video .............................................................................. 3-2
Memory Errors ..................................................................... 3-2
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When the System is Losing the Setup Conguration .................. 3-2
3-2 Technical Support Procedures .................................................. 3-3
3-3 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................... 3-4
3-4 Battery Removal and Installation ............................................. 3-5
Battery Removal .................................................................... 3-5
Proper Battery Disposal .......................................................... 3-5
3-5 Returning Motherboard for Service........................................... 3-6
Battery Installation ................................................................ 3-6
Chapter 4
BIOS
4-1 Introduction .......................................................................... 4-1
Starting BIOS GUI Setup Utility............................................... 4-1
How To Change the Conguration Data .................................... 4-2
How to Start the Setup Utility ................................................. 4-2
4-2 Setup Home.......................................................................... 4-3
Load Optimized Defaults ..................................................... 4-5
Save All Settings Only ........................................................ 4-5
Save Settings to OC3 ......................................................... 4-5
Exit Without Save ............................................................. 4-5
Save and Reset.................................................................. 4-5
Save and Exit Setup........................................................... 4-5
4-3 System Information ............................................................... 4-6
Motherboard ......................................................................... 4-6
System Date ..................................................................... 4-6
System Time ..................................................................... 4-6
CPU ..................................................................................... 4-7
Memory ................................................................................ 4-8
PCH ..................................................................................... 4-9
4-4 Processor (CPU)................................................................... 4-10
Information......................................................................... 4-10
Performance........................................................................ 4-11
Hyper-threading............................................................... 4-11
Active Processor Cores...................................................... 4-11
Limit CPUID Maximum ...................................................... 4-12
Execute Disable Bit ......................................................... 4-12
Intel® Virtualization Technology ....................................... 4-12
Hardware Prefetcher ........................................................ 4-12
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch ........................................... 4-12

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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
4-5 Overclocking ....................................................................... 4-18
CPU Overclocking................................................................. 4-18
Load SMC CPU OC Setting................................................. 4-18
1-Core Ratio Limit............................................................ 4-18
2-Core Ratio Limit............................................................ 4-18
3-Core Ratio Limit............................................................ 4-19
4-Core Ratio Limit............................................................ 4-19
CPU Cache Ratio .............................................................. 4-19
BCLK Clock Frequency (1/100 MHz) ................................... 4-19
BCLK Ratio ...................................................................... 4-19
Internal PLL Overvoltage................................................... 4-19
CPU BCLK Filter PLL Frequency .......................................... 4-19
LCPLL or SBPLL Select ...................................................... 4-19
CPU Non Turbo Ratio Override ........................................... 4-20
CPU Power Setting ............................................................... 4-20
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology ................................ 4-20
Turbo Mode ..................................................................... 4-20
CPU Turbo Setting................................................................ 4-20
Package TDP Lock Enable ................................................. 4-20
Long Duration Power Limit (Watt) ..................................... 4-20
Long Duration Power Limit Time (Seconds) ......................... 4-20
Short Duration Power Limit Switch ..................................... 4-21
Short Duration Power Limit (Watt) .................................... 4-21
Package Current Lock ....................................................... 4-21
Processor Current Limit (1/8 Amp)..................................... 4-21
Disable OverClocking Lock................................................. 4-21
Voltage Conguration ........................................................... 4-21
CPU Voltage Mode ............................................................ 4-21
CPU Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) ..................................... 4-21
CPU Voltage Offset (mV)................................................... 4-21

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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......................................................... 4-23
SVID Override Voltage Target (mV) .................................... 4-23
FIVR Faults Enable ........................................................... 4-23
FIVR Efciency Enable ...................................................... 4-23
Memory Overclocking ........................................................... 4-24
Load Memory Proles ....................................................... 4-24
Memory Timing Conguration ............................................ 4-25
DIMM Exit Mode............................................................... 4-28
Graphics OverClocking.......................................................... 4-29
Graphics Core Ratio Limit.................................................. 4-29
GT Voltage Mode.............................................................. 4-29
GT Adaptive Voltage Target (mV) ...................................... 4-29
GT Override Voltage Target (mV) ...................................... 4-29
GT Voltage Offset (mV) ................................................... 4-29
Offset Prex ................................................................... 4-30
OverClocking Buttons ........................................................... 4-30
Case LED ........................................................................ 4-30
OC1 Button Setting Conguration,
OC2 Button Setting Conguration....................................... 4-30
Memory OC Button Setting Conguration................................ 4-31
Load Memory Proles ....................................................... 4-31
Memory OC Button Setting Congurations........................... 4-31
4-6 Chipset............................................................................... 4-35
System Agent...................................................................... 4-35
VT-d ............................................................................... 4-35
CPU SA Audio Device (B0:D3:F0)....................................... 4-35
Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment .................................. 4-36
DMI Link ASPM Control ..................................................... 4-36
Graphics ............................................................................. 4-36
Primary Display ............................................................... 4-36
Internal Graphics ............................................................ 4-37
DVMT Pre-Allocated .......................................................... 4-37
DVMT Total Gfx Mem ........................................................ 4-37

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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
4-7 Memory .............................................................................. 4-40
Memory Information............................................................. 4-40
Memory Conguration .......................................................... 4-41
ECC Support.................................................................... 4-41
Max TOLUD (Top of Low Usable DRAM)............................... 4-42
MRC Fast Boot ................................................................. 4-42
4-8 I/O .................................................................................... 4-43
SATA .................................................................................. 4-43
SATA Controllers .............................................................. 4-43
SATA Mode Selection ........................................................ 4-43
SATA Controller Speed (AHCI or RAID Mode only)................ 4-43
Alternate ID (RAID Mode Only).......................................... 4-44
Port 0 ~ Port 5 ................................................................ 4-44
Hot Plug ......................................................................... 4-44
External SATA.................................................................. 4-44
SATA Device Type ............................................................ 4-44
Spin Up Device ................................................................ 4-44
PCIe/PCI/PnP ...................................................................... 4-45
NB PCIE Setting .................................................................. 4-45
CPU_SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 - Gen X .................................... 4-45
CPU_SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) - Gen X ........................ 4-45
CPU_SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16) - Gen X ........................ 4-46
Enable PEG ..................................................................... 4-46
Detect Non-Compliant Device ............................................ 4-46
Detect Non-Compliant Device ............................................ 4-46
CPU_SLOT6 PCI-E 3.0 X16 ASPM ....................................... 4-46
CPU_SLOT4 PCI-E 3.0 X8 (IN X16) ASPM............................ 4-46
CPU_SLOT2 PCI-E 3.0 X4 (IN X16) ASPM............................ 4-46
Option ROM Execution.......................................................... 4-47
Video.............................................................................. 4-47
Storage........................................................................... 4-47
Other PCI Devices............................................................ 4-47

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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 ..................................... 4-47
Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Onboard LAN2 Option ROM ........ 4-47
USB Settings....................................................................... 4-48
XHCI Mode...................................................................... 4-48
USB Ports Per-Port Disable Control..................................... 4-48
PCH-FW (Firmware) ............................................................. 4-49
ME FW Image Re-Flash..................................................... 4-49
Super IO Conguration......................................................... 4-50
Enable Serial Port 1.......................................................... 4-50
Current IRQ .................................................................... 4-50
IRQ Settings.................................................................... 4-50
4-9 Hardware Monitor ................................................................ 4-51
Temperature........................................................................ 4-51
Fan Speed .......................................................................... 4-52
Fan Speed Control Mode ................................................... 4-52
Voltage............................................................................... 4-53
4-10 Booting .............................................................................. 4-54
Boot Device Settings ............................................................ 4-54
Boot Mode Select ............................................................. 4-54
Boot Order #1~#15 ......................................................... 4-54
UEFI Application Boot Priorities.............................................. 4-54
Boot Order #1................................................................. 4-54
Power Settings .................................................................... 4-55
Bootup Numlock State ...................................................... 4-55
Quiet Boot ...................................................................... 4-55
Fast Boot ........................................................................ 4-55
Wait for "F1" for Error ...................................................... 4-55
Watch Dog ...................................................................... 4-55
Power Button Function...................................................... 4-56
Restore on AC Power Loss................................................. 4-56
EUP Support.................................................................... 4-56
Security Settings ................................................................. 4-57
Administrator Password..................................................... 4-58
User Password ................................................................. 4-58
Secure Boot Menu ............................................................... 4-58
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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 ................................................................... 4-60
Append KEK .................................................................... 4-60
Authorized Signatures....................................................... 4-60
Delete DBT...................................................................... 4-60
Set New DBT................................................................... 4-60
Append DBT .................................................................... 4-61
Forbidded Signatures........................................................ 4-61
Delete DBX ..................................................................... 4-61
Set New DBX................................................................... 4-61
Append DBX .................................................................... 4-61
4-11 Management ....................................................................... 4-62
ACPI Settings ...................................................................... 4-62
ACPI Sleep State ............................................................. 4-62

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Appendix A
BIOS Error Beep Codes
A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes .......................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Software Installation Instructions
B-1 Installing Drivers ................................................................... B-1
B-2 Conguring SuperDoctor®III ................................................. B-2
Appendix C
UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions
C-1 An Overview to the UEFI BIOS ................................................ C-1
C-2 How to Recover the UEFI BIOS Image (-the Main BIOS Block) .... C-1
C-3 To Recover the Main BIOS Block Using a USB-Attached Device.... C-2
Appendix D
Dual Boot Block
D-1 Introduction ..........................................................................D-1
BIOS Boot Block .................................................................... D-1
BIOS Boot Block Corruption Occurrence ..................................D-1
D-2 Steps to Reboot the System by switch JBR1 .............................D-2
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