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  • Page 1

    USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a X9SCM-IIF X9SCL-IIF[...]

  • Page 2

    Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date: January 21, 2014 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer , Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respect[...]

  • Page 3

    iii Preface This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard series. About This Motherboard The X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF motherboard supports a single Intel® E3-1200 v2 family series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Penti[...]

  • Page 4

    iv X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual Conventions Used in This Manual Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper motherboard installation and to prevent damage to the system or injury to yourself: Danger/Caution: Instructions to be strictly followed to prevent catastrophic system failure or to avoid bodily injury , W arning:[...]

  • Page 5

    v Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (T echnical Support) Web Site: www .supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V . Het Sterrenbeeld 2[...]

  • Page 6

    vi X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual T able of Contents Preface About This Motherboard ................................................................................................ iii Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... iii Conventions Used in This M[...]

  • Page 7

    vii T able of Contents Installing the LGA1 155 Processor ................................................................. 2-5 Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 2-8 Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 2-9 Installin[...]

  • Page 8

    viii X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual TPM Header ............................................................................................. 2-32 DOM PWR Connector .............................................................................. 2-33 Stand-by Power ..........................................................................[...]

  • Page 9

    ix T able of Contents Proper Battery Disposal .................................................................................. 3-6 Battery Installation ........................................................................................... 3-6 3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..............................................................[...]

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    x X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual C1E Support ............................................................................................... 4-7 T urbo Mode ................................................................................................ 4-7  Chipset Conguration .................................................[...]

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    xi T able of Contents METW ....................................................................................................... 4-15 4-5 IPMI Conguration ........................................................................................ 4-16  System Event Log .....................................................................[...]

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    xii X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes ................................................................................. A-1 Appendix B Software Installation Instructions B-1 Installing Drivers ........................................................................................[...]

  • Page 13

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 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[...]

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    1-2 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual Motherboard Image (X9SCM-IIF) 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.[...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Motherboard Image (X9SCL-IIF) Note : All graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The motherboard you've received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.[...]

  • Page 16

    1-4 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual 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 . • SA T A-III ports (6Gb/s) are [...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Quick Reference 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIM[...]

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    1-6 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Headers/Connectors Connector Label Description JLAN1/JLAN2 Gigabit (RJ45) Ports (LAN1/2) IPMI IPMI LAN Port F AN1~4, F ANA System Fan Headers VGA On board Video Port COM1, COM2 Back panel COM1 port, COM2 header KB/MOUSE Back panel Keyboard and Mouse port JTPM Trusted Platform Modul[...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-7 Motherboard Features CPU Single Intel® E3-1200 v2 family series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1 155 socket Memory Four (4) SDRAM DIMM slots support up to 32 GB of DDR3 Unbuffered, ECC 1333/1066/1600 memory Supports dual-channel memory bus DIMM sizes UDIMM 1 GB, 2 GB, 4GB and 8[...]

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    1-8 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual BIOS 64 Mb SPI AMI BIOS ® SM Flash BIOS Play and Plug (PnP0, DMI 2.3, PCI 2.3, ACPI 1.0/2.0/3.0, USB Keyboard and SMBIOS 2.5 Power Management ACPI/ACPM Power Management Complies with EuP Eco Design Directive Main Switch Override Mechanism Keyboard W ake-up from Soft-Off Internal/External Modem Ring-O[...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-9 System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly represent the features on your motherboard. See the Motherboard Features pages for the actual specications of each motherboard. X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Block Diagram Cougar Point BLOCK DIAGRA M DDR3 (CHA) Ivy Bridge & Sandy Bridge (H2) PCIe[...]

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    1-10 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual 1-2 Chipset Overview The X9 SC M - I IF/X 9SC L - IIF s upp or ts a Single Intel® Ivy Bridge Xeon E3-1200 v2 family series, 2nd generation Intel Core® i3, Pentium®, Celeron® processor in an LGA 1 155 socket. B uilt u po n the f unc ti on alit y a nd t he c apa bili t y of th e Inte l C2 02 / C20 [...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 1 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. Y ou can choose for the system to remain powered off (in which case you must press the power switch to turn it back on), or [...]

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    1-12 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual Do cto r is us ed to n oti f y th e use r of c er t ain sy stem event s. For exam ple, yo u c an als o co ng ure Su per o Do cto r to provi de you wi th war nin gs wh en the sys tem temperature, CPU temperatures, voltages and fan spee ds go beyond prede ned thresholds. 1-5 ACPI Features ACPI st[...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction 1-13 2. T o provide adequate power to SA T A devices, please connect the SA T A DOM PWR connector (JSD1) to the power supply . It is strongly recommended that you use a high quality power supply that meets A TX power supply Specication 2.02 or above. It must also be SSI compliant. (For more information, please refer to th[...]

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    1-14 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User ’s Manual 1-9 Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller The Nuvoton WPCM450R Controller is a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that supports 2D/VGA-compatible Graphics cores, Virtual Media, and Keyboard/ Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR) modules. With blade-oriented Super I/O capability built in, the WPCM450[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation 2-1 Standardized W arning 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 T echnical Support department for assis [...]

  • Page 28

    2-2 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant. Jeter les piles usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. ¡Advertencia! Existe peligro de explosión si [...]

  • Page 29

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-3 Product Disposal W arning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. 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?[...]

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    2-4 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 2-2 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic-Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. T o avoid dam - aging your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully . The following measures are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD. Precautions • Use a grounded wri[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-5 2-3 Processor and Heatsink Installation W arning : 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 in - stall the processor into [...]

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    2-6 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 2. Gen tly l if t t he lo ad lever t o ope n th e loa d plat e. 3. Use your thumb and your index nger 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 aligned, carefully lower th[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-7 W arning: Y ou can only install the CPU inside the socket only in one direction. Make sure that it is properly inserted into the CPU socket before closing the load plate. If it doesn't close properly , do not force it as it may damage your CPU. Instead, open the load plate again and double-check that the CPU is alig[...]

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    2-8 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Mounting Holes Motherboard Screw#1 Screw#2 Heatsink Bracket Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the re - quired amount has already been applied. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-9 Removing the Heatsink W arning: W e do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However , if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instruc - tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in th[...]

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    2-10 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Thermal Grease Heatsink Fins Recommended Supermicro heatsink: SNK- P0 04 6 A4 active heatsink Installing an Active Fan CPU Heatsink 1. Locate a fan power connector on the motherboard. (Refer to the layout for the fan locations.) 2. Position the heatsink so that the heatsink fan wires are closest to[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-1 1 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. Once all four fasteners are securely i[...]

  • Page 38

    2-12 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Unplug the PWR cord Removing the Heatsink W arning: 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 Re[...]

  • Page 39

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-13 X9SCM/X9SCL(-F) Rev.1.0 2-4 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 DIMM2A[...]

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    2-14 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Memory Support The X9 SC M - II / X9 SC L -I I ser ie s supp or t s up to 32GB of Unb uf f ere d (UD IM M) DD R3 ECC 160 0/1333 /106 6 MH z D IM M s in 4 m em or y s lot s. DIMM1A DIMM2A (Blue Slot) DIMM2B (Blue Slot) DIMM1B Memory Population Guidelines When installing memory modules, the DIMM slot[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-15 The table expla ins t he di f fer ent t y pes o f mem or y s upp or ted that can be accomodated in each memory slot. DDR3 Unbuffered ECC (UDIMM) Memory DIMM Slots per Channel DIMMs Populat- ed per Channel DIMM T ype POR Speeds Ranks per DIMM (any combination) 2 1 Unbuffered DDR3 1066, 1333 Single Rank, Dual Rank 2 2 Unb[...]

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    2-16 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Location of Mounting Holes 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 D[...]

  • Page 43

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-17 Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the chassis. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. 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 th[...]

  • Page 44

    2-18 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 [...]

  • Page 45

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-19 A TX PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Ports The A TX PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse are located next to the Back Panel USB Ports 0/1 on the motherboard. See the table at right for pin denitions. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Pin Denitions PS2 Keyboard PS2 Mouse Pin# Denition Pin# Denition 1 KB Data 1 Mouse Data 2 No Connection 2 No [...]

  • Page 46

    2-20 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1. Backpanel USB 0 2. Backpanel USB 1 3. Front Panel USB 2/3 4. Front Panel USB 4/5 5. Front Panel USB 12/13 6. Internal 'T ype A' USB 1 1 Universal Serial Bus (USB) T wo Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0/1) are located on the I/O back panel. In addition, six USB connections (USB 2/3, USB[...]

  • Page 47

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-21 Ethernet Ports T wo Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are located next to the VGA port on the I/O Backpanel. In addition, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is also located above USB 0/1 ports on the X9SCM-IIF/ X9SCL-IIF to provide a dedicated net - work connection for IPMI 2.0. These ports accept RJ45 type cables. Notes Please refer to th[...]

  • Page 48

    2-22 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Serial Ports A CO M Por t (CO M1 ) is lo c ated on t h e I/ O ba c k p a n e l , an d an o t h e r S e r i a l Connection (COM2 ) is located below PCI - E Slo t4 to pr ovi de fr ont a cc e ss. See t he t abl e on t he r ig ht for p in denitions. Serial Port Pin Denitions (COM1/COM2) Pin # De?[...]

  • Page 49

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-23 1. VGA Video Connector A Video (VGA) connector is located next to the COM Port on the I/O backpanel. This connector is used to provide video and CRT display . Refer to the board layout below for the location. VGA/CRT Pin Denitions Pin# Denition Pin# Denition 1 Red 10 Ground 2 Green 11 NC 3 Blue 12 MS1: SDA (DDC[...]

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    2-24 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 [...]

  • Page 51

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-25 Front Control Pa nel Pin Denitions Power LED The Power LED connection is located on pins 15 and 16 of JF1. Refer to the table on the right for pin denitions. Power LED Pin Denitions (JF1) Pin# Denition 15 3.3V/vcc 16 Ground A. PWR LED B. HDD LED HDD LED The HDD LED connection is located on pins 13 and 14 of [...]

  • Page 52

    2-26 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) The NIC (Network Interface Controller) LED connection for LAN port 1 is located on pins 1 1 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 the NIC1 and NIC2 LED indicators to d[...]

  • Page 53

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-27 Power Button The Power Button connection is located on pins1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily con - tacting both pins will power on/off the sys - tem. This button can also be congured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the BIOS - see Chapter 4). T o turn off the power in the suspend mode, press the button fo[...]

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    2-28 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 [...]

  • Page 55

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-29 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 FF DDR3 1066/1333 UDIM[...]

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    2-30 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 [...]

  • Page 57

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-31 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 FF DDR3 1066/1333 UDIM[...]

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    2-32 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 [...]

  • Page 59

    Chapter 2: Installation 2-33 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 FF DDR3 1066/1333 UDIM[...]

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    2-34 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 [...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-35 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 FF DDR3 1066/1333 UDIM[...]

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    2-36 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 [...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-37 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 FF DDR3 1066/1333 UDIM[...]

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    2-38 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 [...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-39 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 FF DDR3 1066/1333 UDIM[...]

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    2-40 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 [...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation 2-41 1 1 JI2C2 JI2C1 SLOT4 PCI-E 2.0 X4 ON X8 U3 U4 JS2 JS1 J31 JTPM JPME2 JPME1 J29 JL1 T- SGPIO2 T- SGPIO1 JWF1 JPW2 JWOL J12 JSPK JPI2C JF1 JPW1 B1 JS6 JS3 JS4 JS5 J24 JLAN2 JLAN1 CO M1 SPKR1 LE3 LE4 LE2 JWD JLED JPL2 JPG1 JP BJ PL1 JPUSB1 FA NA FA N1 FA N4 FAN3 FA N2 U82 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 LE7 FF DDR3 1066/1333 UDIM[...]

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    2-42 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Notes[...]

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    3-1 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Chapter 3 T roubleshooting 3-1 T roubleshooting Procedures Use t he fo llow in g pro c edur es to t ro ubl esh oot yo ur syste m. If yo u have foll owe d all of the p ro c edur es b elo w and st il l nee d ass ist an ce, r efer to t he ‘ T ech nic al S upp or t Pro ce dur es’ and /or ‘ Retu rn ing M er cha ndi s[...]

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    3-2 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual No Video 1. If the power is on, but you have no video--in this case, you will need to re - move all the add-on cards and cables rst. 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 t[...]

  • Page 71

    3-3 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-2 T echnical Support Procedures Before contacting T echnical Support, please make sure that you have followed all the steps listed below . Also, Note that as a motherboard manufacturer , Supermicro does not sell directly to end users, so it is best to rst check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshootin[...]

  • Page 72

    3-4 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 3-3 Frequently Asked Questions Question: What type of memory does my motherboard support? Answer: The X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF supports up to 32GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 SDRAM (1.5V, 1333/1066/1600 MHz). See Section 2-3 for details on installing memory. Question: How do I update my BIOS? Answer: It is re[...]

  • Page 73

    3-5 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Question: What's on the CD that came with my motherboard? Answer: The supplied compact disc has quite a few drivers and programs that will greatly enhance your system. We recommend that you review the CD and install the software you need. Software on the CD include chipset drivers for Windows, security programs, [...]

  • Page 74

    3-6 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Proper Battery Disposal W arning! Please handle used batteries carefully . Do not damage the bat - tery 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 landll. Please comply with the regulations set up by[...]

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    3-7 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting 3-5 Returning Merchandise for Service A rec ei pt or c opy of yo ur invoi ce m ar ked wi th t he date o f purc ha se is re qui red befo re any war r ant y se r v ic e wi ll be r end ere d. Y ou ca n obt ain s er v ic e by c alli ng your ven do r for a Ret ur ned M er ch and ise Au th or iz ati on (R M A) numb er . For[...]

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    3-8 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Notes[...]

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    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 Chapter 4 BIOS 4-1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS Setup Utility for the X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF . The AMI 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 instructions on BIOS recovery , please refe[...]

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    4-2 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual How to Start the Setup Utility Normally , the only visible Power-On Self-T est (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> 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[...]

  • Page 79

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-3 System Overview: The following BIOS information will be dis played: System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time or Sys - tem Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values through the keyboard. Press the <T ab> key or the arrow keys to move between elds. The date mu[...]

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    4-4 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 4-3 Advanced Setup Congurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and hit <Enter> to access the submenu items:  BOOT Feature Quiet Boot This option allows the bootup screen options to be modied between POST mes - sages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST message[...]

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    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-5 19 at boot and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host adap - tors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these adaptors will not function as bootable devices. The options are Enabled and Disabled. W [...]

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    4-6 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Execute-Disable Bit Capability (Avai lable when supported by the OS and the CPU) Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from ?[...]

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    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-7 CPU C3 Report, CPU C6 Report, CPU 7 Report This BIOS feature enables or disables C3 (ACPI C2), C6 (ACPI C3), or C7 (ACPI C3) reporting to the operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled . C1E Support Select Enabled to use the "Enhanced Halt State" feature. C1E signicantly reduces the CPU's power [...]

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    4-8 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual  Integrated IO Conguration This item displays the current IIO Revision. Intel VT -d Select Enabled to enable Intel's Virtualization T echnology support for Direct I/O VT -d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI T ables. This feature of fers fully-protected I[...]

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    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-9 devices available only for EFI applications. The options are Enabled, Disabled and Auto. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This item is for Operating Systems that does not support Enhanced Host Con - troller Interface (EHCI) hand-off. When enabled, EHCI ownership change will be claimed by the EHCI driver . The settings are Enabled and Disa[...]

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    4-10 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Hot Plug Set this item to Enabled to enable hot-plugging. The options are Enabled and Disabled . Staggered Spin-Up Set this item to Enabled to enable Staggered Spin-up support. The options are Enabled and Disabled . RAID The following items are displayed when RAID Mode is selected: SA T A Port0~Por[...]

  • Page 87

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-1 1 Boot Graphics Adapter Priority Use the feature to select the graphics controller to be used as the primary boot device. The options are Offboard and Onboard.  Super IO Device Conguration Serial Port 1 / Serial Port 2 Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Serial Port1 [...]

  • Page 88

    4-12 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual  Serial Port Console Redirection Conguration COM0/COM1/SOL Console Redirecti on Use this feature to enable console redirection for COM0 and COM1 ports. The options are Enabled and Disabled. The default for COM0 and COM1 is Disabled . The default for SOL is Enabled .  Console Redirection Se[...]

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    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-13  ACPI Settings Use this feature to congure Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system. High Precision Event Timer This enables or disables the system's High Precision Event T imer . The options are Enabled and Disabled. ACPI Sleep State Use this feature to select [...]

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    4-14 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual  Change Smbios Event Log Settings Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Smbios Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the Smbios Event Logging during boot. The options are Enabled[...]

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    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-15 METW The Multiple Event Time Window (METW) denes number of minutes must pass between duplicate log events before MECI is incremented. This is in minutes, from 0 to 99. The default value is 60 .[...]

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    4-16 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual  System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled for all system event logging at bootup. The options are Enabled and Disabled . Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select 'Y es, On next reset' to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select 'Y es, O[...]

  • Page 93

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-17  BMC Network Conguration LAN Channel 1: This feature allows the user to congure the settings for LAN Channel 1. Update IPMI LAN Conguration This feature allows the user to decide if the BIOS should congure the IPMI setting at next system boot. The options are No and Y es. If the option is set to Y es, the use[...]

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    4-18 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Setup Prompt Timeout Use t his fe atur e to sp ec if y t he am ou nt of tim e (in s ec on ds) to wait for t he set up act ivat io n key . The def ault s et tin g is 1 . Ret r y Boot Devices This feature forces the BIOS to continually try to boot from the installed legacy devices. The options are Di[...]

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    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-19  Delete Boot Option This feature allows the user to delete a previously dened boot device from which the system boots during startup.[...]

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    4-20 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 4-7 Security Settings • If the Administrator password is dened ONL Y - this controls access to the BIOS setup ONL Y . • If the User's password is dened ONL Y - this password will need to be entered during each system startup or boot, and will also have Administrator rights in the set[...]

  • Page 97

    Chapter 4: AMI BIOS 4-21 4-8 Save & Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit When you have completed the system conguration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer , so the new system con - guration parameters [...]

  • Page 98

    4-22 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Save As User Defaults T o set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. This enables the user to save any changes to the BIOS setup for future use Restore User Defaults T o set this feature, select Restore User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <E[...]

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    Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes A-1 Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-T est) 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 wi[...]

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    A-2 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Notes[...]

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    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions B-1 Driver/T ool Installation Display Screen Note 1 . Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper to view the readme les for each item. Click on a computer icon to the right of an item to install this item (from top to the bottom), one at a time. After installing each item, you must reboot t[...]

  • Page 102

    B-2 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual SuperDoctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information) B-2 Conguring SuperDoctor ® III The SuperDoctor III program is a Web-based management tool that supports remote management capability . It includes Remote and Local Management tools. The local management tool is called the SD III Cl[...]

  • Page 103

    Appendix B: Software Installation Instructions B-3 Note : T he S upe rD oc to r II I sof t ware and m anu al may be do wnl oad ed f ro m ou r Website at: http:/ /w w w .supermicro.com/produ cts/accessories /software/SuperDoctorIII.cfm. For L inux , we st ill rec o mme nd that you use Su per D oc tor II , t his ver sio n i s a lso availab le fo r d [...]

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    B-4 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Notes[...]

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    UEFI BIOS Recovery 1 Appendix C UEFI BIOS Recovery Instructions W arning! 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 y[...]

  • Page 106

    2 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual Note : At this point, you may decide if you want to start with BIOS Recov - ery . If you decide to proceed with BIOS Recovery , follow the procedures below . 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. T o perf[...]

  • Page 107

    UEFI BIOS Recovery 3 5. When the screen as shown above displays, using the arrow key , select the item- "Proceed with ash update" and press the <Enter> key . Y ou will see the progress of BIOS Recovery as shown in the screen below . Note: Do not interrupt the process of BIOS ashing until it is completed. 6. After the process o[...]

  • Page 108

    4 X9SCM-IIF/X9SCL-IIF Series User's Manual 8. When a DOS prompt appears, type AMI.BA T BIOSname.### at the prompt. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS ashing is completed. 9. After seeing the message that BIOS update is completed, unplug the AC power cable to clear CMOS, and then plug in the AC power cable to power on the system.[...]

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    (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 signicant injury or[...]