SUPER MICRO Computer 5017C-MTF, 5017C-MTRF Chapter, Introduction, Starting Bios Setup Utility

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Chapter 7: BIOS

Chapter 7

BIOS

7-1 Introduction

This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCL-F. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. This chapter de- scribes the basic navigation of the AMI BIOS Setup Utility setup screens.

Note: For instructions on BIOS recovery, please refer to the instruction guide posted at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

Starting BIOS Setup Utility

To enter the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screens, press the <Delete> key while the system is booting up.

Note: In most cases, the <Delete> key is used to invoke the AMI BIOS setup screen. There are a few cases when other keys are used, such as <F1>, <F2>, etc.

Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be configured. Options in blue can be configured by the user. The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.)

The AMI BIOS Setup Utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys". Most of the AMI BIOS setup utility "hot keys" can be used at any time during the setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>, <Enter>, <ESC>, ar- row keys, etc.

Note: Options printed in Bold are default settings.

How To Change the Configuration Data

The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Del> at the appropriate time during system boot.

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Contents Super Manual Revision 1.0c Release Date January 2 About This Manual PrefaceManual Organization Bios System SafetyAdvanced Serverboard Setup Advanced Chassis SetupPreface Table of Contents System Interface Advanced Chassis Setup Overview Chapter IntroductionMotherboard Features Server Chassis Features Intel C200 Chipset System Block Diagram Asia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropePage Unpacking the System Chapter Server InstallationPreparing for Setup Choosing a Setup LocationServer Precautions Rack PrecautionsRack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureInstalling the Rear Inner Rails Installing the System into a RackIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing Rear Inner Chassis Rails Installing the Rack RailsInstalling the Server into the Rack Installing the Server into a Telco Rack Accessing the Inside of the System Checking the Motherboard SetupChecking the Components Accessing the Inside of the System Checking the Drive Bay SetupChecking the Drives Checking the Airflow Providing PowerControl Panel Buttons ResetPower Chapter System InterfaceOverheat/Fan Fail Control Panel LEDsHard Drive Carrier LEDs Page Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsChapter Advanced Motherboard Setup Installing the LGA1155 Processor Processor and Heatsink InstallationPage Removing the Heatsink Installing a Passive CPU HeatsinkInstalling the Heatsink Connecting the Control Panel Connecting CablesConnecting Data Cables Connecting Power CablesI/O Ports Front Control Panel Header Pins JF1DDR3 Unbuffered ECC Udimm Memory Installing MemoryInstalling DIMMs Memory SupportPossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Installing Dimm into SlotPCI Slot/Card Configurations PCI Card InstallationAdding PCI Cards PCI Expansion SlotsMotherboard Details Number Jumper Description DefaultJumpers Number Headers/ConnectorsLED Indicators Number Connector DescriptionPower LED Connector DefinitionsATX Power Connector Processor Power ConnectorPower Button Reset ButtonOverheat OH/Fan Fail/Front UID LED Serial Ports Universal Serial Bus USBEthernet Ports External Speaker Fan HeadersChassis Intrusion ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse PortsWake-On-LAN Onboard Power LEDPower Supply I2C Connector Trusted Platform Module HeaderSgpio 0/1 Headers DOM PWR ConnectorSgpio 1/2 Headers Cmos Clear Jumper SettingsVGA Enable/Disable Explanation of JumpersWatch Dog Enable PCI Slot SMB EnableLAN Port Enable/Disable BMC Enable/DisableIpmi Dedicated LAN Onboard IndicatorsOnboard Standby Power LED LAN1/LAN2 LEDsSata Ports Sata Drive ConnectionsDriver Installation Display Screen Installing DriversSuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen Health Information SuperDoctorSuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen Remote Control Page Chapter Advanced Chassis Setup Chassis Front View Control PanelRemoving the Front Bezel Drive Bay Installation/RemovalSystem Fans System Fan FailureMounting a Drive in a Drive Carrier Accessing the Drive BaysSata Drive Installation Installing/Removing Sata DrivesMounting a Drive in a Carrier Sata BackplaneRemoving/Installing a Drive DVD-ROM Drive InstallationRemoving the Chassis Cover Power Supply Failure Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Introduction Starting Bios Setup UtilityHow To Change the Configuration Data ChapterHow to Start the Setup Utility Main SetupProcessor System Time/System DateSystem Memory BOOT Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsProcessor & Clock Options Active Processor Cores Power TechnologyIntel AES-NI Intel Hyper Threading TechnologyChipset Configuration Pcie Maximum Payload Size Active State Power ManagementNorth Bridge Configuration VT-dIDE/SATA Configuration PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Super IO Device Configuration COM0/COM1/SOL Console Redirection Remote Access ConfigurationSerial Port 2 Mode Console Redirection SettingsCPU Temperature Display Mode Fan Speed Control ModeHardware Health Configuration ACPI Configuration Erase Event Log Smbios Event LogWhen Log is Full Event LogsIpmi Configuration BMC Network Configuration When SEL FullLog EFI Status Codes View FRU InformationBoot Options Priority Boot SettingsBoot Option #1, Boot option #2, Boot Option #3, etc Boot Sector Virus Protection Security SettingsAdministrator Password User PasswordDiscard Changes and Exit Restore DefaultsExit Options Save Changes and ExitRestore User Defaults Save As User DefaultsBoot Override Page Error Message Appendix a Bios Error Beep CodesBios Error Beep Codes Bios Error Beep CodesPage Appendix B System Specifications System Input Requirements WeightPower Supply System CoolingRegulatory Compliance

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