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USER’S MANUAL

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C7C232-CB-ML

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Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL Revision 1 0 C7C232 CB ML...

Page 2: ...is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may...

Page 3: ...Technology and Trusted Platform module Please note that this motherboard is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians only For processor memory updates please refer to our web...

Page 4: ...er B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma sup...

Page 5: ...re Control 18 System Resource Alert 18 1 5 ACPI Features 19 1 6 Power Supply 19 1 7 Super I O 19 1 8 Advanced Power Management 20 Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager IPNM 20 Management Engine ME 20 C...

Page 6: ...roubleshooting 3 1 Troubleshooting Procedures 49 Before Power On 49 No Power 49 No Video 50 System Boot Failure 50 Memory Errors 50 Losing the System s Setup Configuration 51 When the System Becomes U...

Page 7: ...Security 91 4 6 Boot 94 4 7 Save Exit 95 Appendix A BIOS Codes Appendix B Software Installation B 1 Installing Software Programs 99 B 2 SuperDoctor 5 100 Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements Bat...

Page 8: ...g listed is damaged or missing please contact your retailer 1 1 Checklist Important Links For your system to work properly please follow the links below to download all necessary drivers utilities and...

Page 9: ...otherboard Image Note All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publication of the manual The motherboard you received may or may not look exac...

Page 10: ...SATA1 PCHDR1 BUZ1 NGFFB1 DBGH1 TPMH1 CN1 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 USB2 3 2 0 CRF1 WP1 PCH SLOT5 PCI E 3 0 X1 PCH SLOT6 PCI E 3 0 X1 CPU SLOT7 PCI E 3 0 X16 AUDF1 SPK1 CSOPN1 OBR1 USB8 9 3 0 CMOS1 GPIO...

Page 11: ...on I SATA0 I SATA1 PCHDR1 BUZ1 NGFFB1 DBGH1 TPMH1 CN1 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 USB2 3 2 0 CRF1 WP1 PCH SLOT5 PCI E 3 0 X1 PCH SLOT6 PCI E 3 0 X1 CPU SLOT7 PCI E 3 0 X16 AUDF1 SPK1 CSOPN1 OBR1 USB8 9 3...

Page 12: ...SB 2 0 Header CSOPN1 Case Open Detection FANC1 FANS1 FANS2 System CPU Fan Headers FANC1 CPU Fan HS1 Mounting Hole I SATA0 1 I SATA3 5 Intel PCH SATA 3 0 Ports KB MOUSE PS2 Keyboard and Mouse ports LAN...

Page 13: ...PCH C232 Expansion Slots One 1 PCI E 3 0 X16 Slot Two 2 PCI E 3 0 X1 Slots Network Intel i219LM and i219V Graphics Intel IGD I O Devices Serial COM Port One 1 serial header SATA 3 0 Five 5 SATA 3 0 po...

Page 14: ...2V VBAT HT Memory PCH Temp System Temp Memory Temp CPU system overheat LED and control CPU Thermal Trip support Status monitor for speed control Status monitor for on off control CPU Thermal Design Po...

Page 15: ...For IPMI configuration instructions please refer to the Embedded IPMI Con figuration User s Guide available at http www supermicro com support manuals Note 3 It is strongly recommended that you chang...

Page 16: ...0 PCIE 3 0 USB 3 0 USB 2 0 SATA PORT0 SATA 3 0 SATA 3 0 SATA 3 0 SATA 3 0 SATA 3 0 SATA PORT1 SATA PORT3 SATA PORT4 SATA PORT5 SATA 3 0 M 2 B Key PCIE3 0 internal SPK LPC TPM Header FAN CTRL PS2 KB M...

Page 17: ...E 3 0 and SATA 3 0 w transfer rates of up to 6 Gb s Intel Trusted Execution Technology Intel TXT Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I O Intel VT d 1 3 Special Features This section describes...

Page 18: ...played in BIOS Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control The system health monitor embedded in the BMC chip can check the RPM status of the cooling fans The CPU and chassis fans are controlled via lPMI...

Page 19: ...mputer from noise It is recommended that you also install a power surge protector to help avoid problems caused by power surges 1 7 Super I O The Super I O ITE8732F includes a data separator write pre...

Page 20: ...for maximum energy efficiency Although IPNM Specification Version 2 0 3 0 is supported by the BMC Baseboard Management Controller your system must also have IPNM compatible Management Engine ME firmwa...

Page 21: ...its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not i...

Page 22: ...f all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the...

Page 23: ...standoffs in the chassis as needed 5 Install the motherboard into the chassis carefully to avoid damaging other motherboard components 6 Using the Phillips screwdriver insert a Phillips head 6 screw...

Page 24: ...buy a CPU separately make sure that you use an Intel certified multi directional heatsink only Make sure to install the motherboard into the chassis before you install the CPU heatsink When receiving...

Page 25: ...your thumb and your index finger to hold the CPU at the north center edge and the South center edge of the CPU 4 Align the CPU key that is the semi circle cutouts against the socket keys Once it is a...

Page 26: ...e your CPU Instead open the load plate again and double check that the CPU is aligned properly CPU properly installed Load lever locked into place 5 Do not rub the CPU against the surface or against a...

Page 27: ...CPU fan wires to make sure that the wires are routed through the bottom of the heatsink 4 Remove the thin layer of the protective film from the heatsink Important CPU overheating may oc cur if the pr...

Page 28: ...es 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...

Page 29: ...ne to the CPU or other components Active Heatsink Removal 1 Unplug the power cord from the power supply 2 Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header 3 Gently press on the fastener cap t...

Page 30: ...the table below when populating memory Recommended Population Balanced DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Total System Memory 4GB 4GB 8GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 16GB 8GB 8GB 16GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 32GB 16GB 16GB 32GB...

Page 31: ...roperly please use memory modules of the same type and speed on the motherboard 2 Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it 3 Align the key of the DIMM module with the...

Page 32: ...USB7 3 0 10 Audio Line In 3 USB4 3 0 7 LAN1 11 Audio Line Out 4 USB5 3 0 8 USB0 12 Audio Mic In 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 I SATA0 I SATA1 PCHDR1 BUZ1 NGFFB1 DBGH1 TPMH1 CN1 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 USB2 3 2 0...

Page 33: ...3 2 0 CRF1 WP1 PCH SLOT5 PCI E 3 0 X1 PCH SLOT6 PCI E 3 0 X1 CPU SLOT7 PCI E 3 0 X16 AUDF1 SPK1 CSOPN1 OBR1 USB8 9 3 0 CMOS1 GPIO1 GPIO2 COM1 LEDH1 BT1 CN2 FANC1 FANS1 FANS2 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 KB MOUSE US...

Page 34: ...7C232 CB ML DIMMA1 DIMMB2 Rev 1 00 CPU PCH USB2F1 USB3F1 1 2 1 KB MOUSE 2 AUDIO KB MOUSE The PS2 keyboard and mouse ports are located on the I O back panel AUDIO Port The audio ports on the I O back p...

Page 35: ...1 10 GND 20 X Universal Serial Bus USB Ports There are two USB 2 0 ports USB0 1 and four USB 3 0 ports USB4 5 6 7 on the I O back panel The motherboard also has one USB 2 0 header USB2 3 and one USB 3...

Page 36: ...3V 15 COM 3 COM 16 PS_ON 4 5V 17 COM 5 COM 18 COM 6 5V 19 COM 7 COM 20 Res NC 8 PWR_OK 21 5V 9 5VSB 22 5V 10 12V 23 5V 11 12V 24 COM 12 3 3V Required Connection I SATA0 I SATA1 PCHDR1 BUZ1 NGFFB1 DBG...

Page 37: ...to power the processor I SATA0 I SATA1 PCHDR1 BUZ1 NGFFB1 DBGH1 TPMH1 CN1 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 USB2 3 2 0 CRF1 WP1 PCH SLOT5 PCI E 3 0 X1 PCH SLOT6 PCI E 3 0 X1 CPU SLOT7 PCI E 3 0 X16 AUDF1 SPK1 C...

Page 38: ...AUDIO HS1 C7C232 CB ML DIMMA1 DIMMB2 Rev 1 00 CPU PCH USB2F1 USB3F1 Figure 2 3 LEDH1 Header Pins 2 7 Front Control Panel LEDH1 contains header pins for various buttons and indicators that are normall...

Page 39: ...TA LED Ground FP Reset 5V AUX 1 2 1 PWR Button 2 Front Panel Reset 3 LAN LED Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins 5 and 6 Attach it to a power switch on the computer case to pow...

Page 40: ...The Power LED connection is located on pins 2 and 4 Power LED Pin Definitions Pins Definition 2 PWR LED 4 PWR LED 1 2 1 PWR LED 2 SATA HDD LED HD LED PWR SATA LED The SATA LED connection is located on...

Page 41: ...round 2 12V Red 3 Tachometer 4 PWM Control Speaker Header SPK1 is the internal audio speaker header I SATA0 I SATA1 PCHDR1 BUZ1 NGFFB1 DBGH1 TPMH1 CN1 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 USB2 3 2 0 CRF1 WP1 PCH S...

Page 42: ...USB0 1 LAN1 USB4 5 6 7 3 0 AUDIO HS1 C7C232 CB ML DIMMA1 DIMMB2 Rev 1 00 CPU PCH USB2F1 USB3F1 1 1 Front Panel Audio Front Panel Audio Header A 10 pin audio header at AUDF1 allows you to use the onbo...

Page 43: ...s a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives It enables the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system See th...

Page 44: ...OM1 LEDH1 BT1 CN2 FANC1 FANS1 FANS2 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 KB MOUSE USB0 1 LAN1 USB4 5 6 7 3 0 AUDIO HS1 C7C232 CB ML DIMMA1 DIMMB2 Rev 1 00 CPU PCH USB2F1 USB3F1 1 2 1 PC Health Header 2 Case Open Detection P...

Page 45: ...apability in a PCI Express 3 0 X4 interface for native PCI E SSD support I SATA0 I SATA1 PCHDR1 BUZ1 NGFFB1 DBGH1 TPMH1 CN1 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 USB2 3 2 0 CRF1 WP1 PCH SLOT5 PCI E 3 0 X1 PCH SLOT6...

Page 46: ...WP1 PCH SLOT5 PCI E 3 0 X1 PCH SLOT6 PCI E 3 0 X1 CPU SLOT7 PCI E 3 0 X16 AUDF1 SPK1 CSOPN1 OBR1 USB8 9 3 0 CMOS1 GPIO1 GPIO2 COM1 LEDH1 BT1 CN2 FANC1 FANS1 FANS2 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 KB MOUSE USB0 1 LAN1 U...

Page 47: ...ns the jumper is off the pins Connector Pins Jumper Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1 System Recovery OBR1 is the system recovery jumper Leave the jumper off Open this two pin jumper for normal operation Close it f...

Page 48: ...I SATA0 I SATA1 PCHDR1 BUZ1 NGFFB1 DBGH1 TPMH1 CN1 I SATA5 I SATA4 I SATA3 USB2 3 2 0 CRF1 WP1 PCH SLOT5 PCI E 3 0 X1 PCH SLOT6 PCI E 3 0 X1 CPU SLOT7 PCI E 3 0 X16 AUDF1 SPK1 CSOPN1 OBR1 USB8 9 3 0...

Page 49: ...Disconnect all cables from the motherboard including those for the keyboard and mouse 5 Remove all add on cards 6 Install a CPU a heatsink and connect the internal speaker and the power LED to the mo...

Page 50: ...If there are error beeps clear the CMOS settings by unplugging the power cord and contacting both pads on the CMOS Clear Jumper JBT1 Refer to chapter 2 2 Remove all components from the motherboard esp...

Page 51: ...t http www supermicro com for memory and CPU support and updates 3 HDD support Make sure that all hard disk drives HDDs work properly Replace the bad HDDs with good ones 4 System cooling Check the sys...

Page 52: ...necessary remove a component in question from the chassis and test it in isolation to make sure that it works properly Replace a bad component with a good one 5 Check and change one component at a ti...

Page 53: ...in this chapter or see the FAQs on our website before contacting Technical Support 2 BIOS upgrades can be downloaded from our website Note Not all BIOS can be flashed depending on the modifications t...

Page 54: ...loading You can choose from the zip file and the exe file If you choose the zip BIOS file please unzip the BIOS file onto a bootable USB device Run the batch file using the format FLASH BAT filename r...

Page 55: ...the battery in any way a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with the regulations set...

Page 56: ...ently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand carried Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete For f...

Page 57: ...c Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual The Main BIOS screen has two main frames The left frame displays all the options that can be configured Grayed out options cannot be configured...

Page 58: ...s shown below The following Main menu items will be displayed BIOS Information BIOS Vendor This item displays the name of the BIOS vendor Core Version This item displays the version of the BIOS used i...

Page 59: ...This item displays the number or processor Core and thread Microcode Revision This item displays the processor microcode revision Memory RC Version This item displays the memory reference code revisi...

Page 60: ...are revision ME Firmware SKU This item displays the Management Engine firmware SKU System Language This item displays the language System Date This item displays the system date System Time This item...

Page 61: ...such as the temperature Trusted Computing Available when TPM is supported Configuration Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the motherboard are both set to Enabled onboard se...

Page 62: ...indicate the current TPM State TPM Enabled Status TPM Active Status TPM Owner Status ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Auto Configuration Use this feature to enable or disable the ACPI auto configuration If...

Page 63: ...ocked The following information will display Default Clock Settings Frequency Range Limits Maximum Spread Spread Mode Adustments AMT Configuration Intel AMT Select Enabled to use Intel AMT Active Mana...

Page 64: ...Initiated Remote Access CIRA boot The options are Disabled and Enabled USB Provisioning of AMT Use this feature to enable or disable USB Provisioning of AMT The options are Disabled and Enabled PET Pr...

Page 65: ...Type ME Firmware SKU PTT Capability State NFC Support ME Unconfig on RTC Clear State If Disabled this feature will cause ME to not unconfigure on RTC clear The options are Enabled and Disabled Firmwar...

Page 66: ...og Timer OS SMART Settings SMART Self Test Enable this feature to allow Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology SMART self test on all hard disk drives during POST The options are Disabled a...

Page 67: ...isabled and Enabled CPU Configuration The following CPU information will display CPU Type CPU Signature Microcode Patch Max CPU Speed Min CPU Speed CPU Speed Processor Cores Hyper Threading Technology...

Page 68: ...e Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPU If set to Enabled the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performanc...

Page 69: ...the number keys on the keyboard to enter the value Enter 0 to use the manufacture default setting If the value is 0 the BIOS will set PL2 as 1 25 TDP 1 Core Ratio Limit Override This increases multipl...

Page 70: ...led and Enabled Package C state undemotion Use this feature to enable or disable the Package C State un demotion The options are Disabled and Enabled CState Pre Wake This feature allows the user to en...

Page 71: ...s SGX Use this feature to enable or disable the Intel Software Guard Extensions SGX SGX is a set of CPU instructions that increases software security The options are Disabled Enabled and Software Cont...

Page 72: ...V and 0 950V Pmic Vddq Level Use this feature to select the Pmic Vddq voltage level The options are Disabled 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 and 7 Select Camera Use this feature to select the type of camera that is con...

Page 73: ...on Use this item to select the mode for the installed SATA drives The options are AHCI and RAID SATA Test Mode Use this item to disable or enable the SATA testing mode The options are Enabled and Disa...

Page 74: ...Technology The options are Disabled and Enabled OROM UI Normal Delay Use this item to select the delay time of the OROM UI splash screen The options are 2 Seconds 4 Seconds 6 Seconds and 8 Seconds RST...

Page 75: ...are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive Topology Use this feature to configure the SATA Topology The options are Unknown ISATA Direct Connect Flex and M2 Thermal Configuration Platform Thermal Confi...

Page 76: ...he point in which the operating system begins to throttle the processor The options are Disabled 15 C 23 C 31 C 39 C 47 C 55 C 63 C 71 C 79 C 87 C 95 C 103 C 111 C and 119 C POR Passive TC1 Value Use...

Page 77: ...support the EFI Compatibility Support Module CSM which provides compatibility support for traditional legacy BIOS for system boot The options are Enabled and Disabled CSM 16 Module Version This featur...

Page 78: ...ptions are Do Not Launch UEFI and Legacy Video Use this item to select the video Option ROM type The options are Do Not Launch UEFI and Legacy Other PCI devices Use this item to select the PCI devices...

Page 79: ...med by the XHCI driver The settings are Enabled and Disabled USB Mass Storage Driver Support Set Enabled to enable USB mass storage driver support The options are Disabled and Enabled Port 60 64 Emula...

Page 80: ...lization Technology support for Direct I O VT d by reporting the I O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables This feature offers fully protected I O resource sharing across the Intel pl...

Page 81: ...EG17 PEG18 and PEG19 DMI OPI Configuration The following DMI information will display DMI DMI Vc1 Control Use this feature to enable or disable DMI Virtual Channel 1 The options are Enabled and Disabl...

Page 82: ...ble ASPM support The options are Disabled Auto ASPM L0s ASPM L1 ASPM L0sL1 PEG0 Slot Power Limit Value Use this feature to set the upper limit on the power supplied by the PCIE slot Press or on the ke...

Page 83: ...ale used for the slot power limit value The options are 1 0x 0 1x 0 01x and 0 001x PEG0 Max Payload size Use this feature to select the PEG0 max payload size The options are Auto 128TLP and 256TLP Det...

Page 84: ...GB 1 25 GB 1 5 GB 1 75 GB 2 GB 2 25 GB 2 5 GB 2 75 GB 3 GB 3 25 GB and 3 5 GB Energy Performance Gain Use this feature to enable or disable the energy performance gain The options are Disabled and Ena...

Page 85: ...and Thermal Throttling DDR PowerDown and idle conuter Use this feature to enable or disable the PCI Express Graphics PEG device in the port specified by the user The options are PCODE and BIOS REFRES...

Page 86: ...o lock the PCU registers related to DDR power and thermal management The options are Disabled and Enabled Memory Thermal Reporting Closed Loop Therm Manage Use this feature to monitor the power consum...

Page 87: ...signed to LAN ASPM Support Use this item to set the Active State Power Management ASPM level for a PCI E device Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the ASPM level based on the system...

Page 88: ...detection of an HD audio device The options are Disabled Enabled and Auto Audio DSP Use this feature to enable or disable the Audio Digital Signal Processor DSP The options are Disabled and Enabled H...

Page 89: ...ouch or I2C Touch BT UART Mux Select Use this feature to select which signal for the M 2 module The options are UART Signal or BT Signal I2C0 Controller Use this feature to enable or disable the Seria...

Page 90: ...AN Use this feature to enable or disable the integrated LAN to wake up the system The options are Disabled and Enabled Wake on WLAN Enable Use this feature to enable or disable the PCI Express wireles...

Page 91: ...uired to enter the BIOS setup utility The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long User Password Press Enter to create a new or change an existing User password Secure...

Page 92: ...user to configure the settings of the platform keys Set New Key Select Yes to load the new platform keys PK from the manufacturer s defaults Select No to load the platform keys from a file The option...

Page 93: ...ufacturer s defaults to the existing DBX Select No to load the DBX from a file The options are Yes and No Authorized TimeStamps Set New Key Select Yes to load the DBT from the manufacturer s defaults...

Page 94: ...535 0xFFFF for the BIOS to wait indefinitely The default setting is 1 Bootup NumLock State Select On for the NumLock key to be activated during bootup The options are On and Off Boot Option Priorities...

Page 95: ...Exit Select this option and press Enter to discard all the changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes select th...

Page 96: ...ned for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability Save As User Defaults To set this feature select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press Enter This enables the user to save...

Page 97: ...he boot up procedure If a fatal error occurs you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps The tab...

Page 98: ...com support manuals AMI BIOS POST Codes User s Guide When BIOS performs the Power On Self Test it writes checkpoint codes to I O port 0080h If the computer cannot complete the boot process a diagnosti...

Page 99: ...You may also use a utility to extract the ISO file if preferred After creating a CD DVD with the ISO files insert the disk into the CD DVD drive on your system and the display shown in Figure B 1 sho...

Page 100: ...ions in a command line or web based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems The program monitors system health information such as CPU temperature system voltages system power consumption fan...

Page 101: ...e installing or configuring components These warnings may also be found on our website at http www supermicro com about policies safety_information cfm Battery Handling Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer fal...

Page 102: ...vaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt Vervang de batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabr...

Page 103: ...tos nacionales Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont g n ralement soumis des lois et ou directives de respect de l environnement Renseignez vous aupr s de l organisme comp tent...

Page 104: ...a main BIOS block a main BIOS image The boot block contains critical BIOS codes including memory detection and recovery codes for the user to flash a new BIOS image if the original main BIOS image is...

Page 105: ...rectory 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 devic...

Page 106: ...want to start the BIOS recovery If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery follow the procedures below 5 When the screen as shown above displays use the arrow keys to select the item Proceed with fl...

Page 107: ...eing the message that BIOS update has completed unplug the AC power cable from the power supply clear CMOS then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system 10 Press Del co...

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