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Supermicro X13SCW-F User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL
Revision 1.0
X13SCW-F
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Supermicro X13SCW-F Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro-ATX
ChipsetIntel W680
Memory Slots4
Max Memory Capacity128 GB
IPMIYes
Socket TypeLGA 1700
Video OutputDisplayPort
SATA Ports8
Ethernet2 x 10GBase-T

Summary

Preface

About This Manual

Describes the target audience and purpose of the manual for the X13SCW-F motherboard.

About This Motherboard

Provides a detailed overview of the Supermicro X13SCW-F motherboard's features and specifications.

Conventions Used in the Manual

Explains the symbols and conventions used throughout the manual for clarity and safety.

Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Provides contact information for Supermicro's main headquarters.

Europe

Provides contact information for Supermicro's European operations.

Asia-Pacific

Provides contact information for Supermicro's Asia-Pacific operations.

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Checklist

Lists the main parts included with the Supermicro X13SCW-F motherboard shipment.

Important Links

Provides essential links for drivers, utilities, FAQs, and support for the motherboard.

Quick Reference

Notes

Provides important usage notes for jumpers, I/O ports, and front panel connections.

Quick Reference Table

Connector

Lists and describes various motherboard connectors, including their default settings.

Motherboard Features

CPU

Details the supported CPU types and core counts for the motherboard.

Memory

Specifies the maximum memory capacity and speed supported by the motherboard.

Chipset

Identifies the primary chipset used on the motherboard.

Expansion Slots

Lists the available expansion slots, including PCIe and M.2 types.

Network Controllers

Details the integrated network controllers and their specifications.

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

Specifies the Baseboard Management Controller model.

Graphics

Describes the graphics controller capabilities.

I/O Devices

Lists and describes the various input/output devices and ports.

Peripheral Devices

Details the motherboard's peripheral connectivity options, including USB ports.

BIOS

Provides information about the BIOS chip and its supported features.

Power Management

Outlines the power management features supported by the motherboard.

System Health Monitoring

Describes features for monitoring system voltage, temperature, and fan status.

Fan Control

Explains the fan control mechanisms and supported headers.

System Management

Details system management features like TPM and watchdog.

LED Indicators

Lists and describes the various LED indicators on the motherboard.

Dimensions

Specifies the physical dimensions of the motherboard.

1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview

1.3 Special Features

Recovery from AC Power Loss

Explains the BIOS setting for system behavior after an AC power loss.

1.4 System Health Monitoring

Onboard Voltage Monitors

Details the onboard voltage monitoring capabilities and alerts.

Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control

Describes fan status monitoring and control via IPMI.

Environmental Temperature Control

Explains how system and CPU temperatures are monitored and managed.

System Resource Alert

Describes the system resource alert feature, often used with SuperDoctor 5.

1.5 ACPI Features

1.6 Power Supply

1.7 Serial Port

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices

Covers precautions and procedures for handling static-sensitive components.

Precautions

Lists essential precautions to prevent ESD damage to components.

Unpacking

Provides guidelines for safely unpacking the motherboard to prevent static damage.

2.2 Motherboard Installation

Tools Needed

Lists the tools required for motherboard installation.

Location of Mounting Holes

Describes how to locate and align motherboard mounting holes with chassis standoffs.

2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation

Installing the LGA 1700 Processor

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the LGA 1700 processor.

Installing the CPU Heatsink

Removing the CPU Heatsink

2.4 Memory Support and Installation

Memory Support

Details the motherboard's memory support, including type, speed, and population.

General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance

DIMM Installation

DIMM Removal

2.5 Rear I/O Ports

Back I/O Panel Port Locations and Definitions

Illustrates and defines the rear I/O panel port layout and functions.

COM Port

VGA Port

LAN Ports

Unit Identifier Switch (UID-SW)

UID Switch

Describes the function and pin definitions of the Unit Identifier Switch.

UID LED

Details the color and status of the Unit Identifier LED.

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

2.6 Front Control Panel

Figure 2-1. JF1 Header Pins

Diagram illustrating the pin assignments for the front control panel header (JF1).

Power Button

Reset Button

Power Fail LED

Overheat/Fan Fail and UID LED

NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2)

HDD LED/UID Switch

Power LED

NMI Button

2.7 Connectors

Power Connections

Details the power supply connectors required for the motherboard.

ATX Power Supply Connector

Provides pin definitions for the 24-pin ATX power supply connector.

8-Pin CPU Power Connector

Headers

4-pin BMC External I2C Header

Describes the 4-pin BMC external I2C header for IPMI 2.0.

Chassis Intrusion

Explains the chassis intrusion header for detecting unauthorized access.

Fan Headers

Inlet Temperature Sensor

M.2 Slots

MCIO Connector

Power SMB (I2C) Header

SlimSAS Connector

TPM/Port 80 Header

2.8 Jumper Settings

How Jumpers Work

Explains the basic function and operation of motherboard jumpers.

CMOS Clear

Describes the procedure for clearing the CMOS settings and passwords.

LAN Port Enable/Disable

ME Manufacturing Mode

VGA Enable

2.9 LED Indicators

BMC Heartbeat LED

Describes the BMC Heartbeat LED and its normal operational status.

BMC LAN LED

Explains the BMC LAN LEDs indicating link status and activity.

LAN Port LEDs

Onboard Power LED

Power Ready LED

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Procedures

Provides systematic procedures for diagnosing and resolving system issues.

Before Power On

Lists initial checks to perform before powering on the system.

No Power

Troubleshooting steps for when the system does not power on.

System Boot Failure

Memory Errors

Losing the System's Setup Configuration

When the System Becomes Unstable

3.2 Technical Support Procedures

3.3 Frequently Asked Questions

3.4 Battery Removal and Installation

Battery Removal

Step-by-step instructions for removing the onboard battery.

Proper Battery Disposal

Provides guidelines for the safe and compliant disposal of used batteries.

Battery Installation

Provides instructions for correctly installing an onboard battery.

3.5 Returning Merchandise for Service

Chapter 4 UEFI BIOS

4.1 Introduction

Introduces the AMIBIOS Setup utility for motherboard configuration.

Starting the Setup Utility

Explains how to enter the BIOS setup utility using hot keys.

4.2 Main Setup

System Date/System Time

Allows configuration of the system's date and time settings.

Supermicro X13SCW-F Information

Displays BIOS version, build date, and MCU version information.

Memory Information

Total Memory

Displays the total amount of memory available in the system.

4.3 Advanced Setup Configurations

Boot Feature

Manages boot-related display options like Quiet Boot and Option ROM Messages.

Quiet Boot

Controls whether POST messages or the OEM logo are displayed during boot.

Option ROM Messages

Sets the display mode for Option ROM messages during system startup.

Bootup NumLock State

Wait For "F1" If Error

INT19 Trap Response

Re-try Boot

Power Configuration

Watch Dog Function

Enables the Watch Dog Timer for system resets based on inactivity.

Front USB Port(s)

Rear USB Port(s)

Restore on AC Power Loss

Power Button Function

CPU Configuration

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Intel (VMX) Virtualization Technology

PECI

AVX

Active Processor Cores

Hyper-threading

BIST

AP Threads Idle Manner

AES

Machine Check

Monitor MWait

Power & Performance

Boot Performance Mode

Selects the performance state (Power Saving, Turbo) before OS handover.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)

Enables automatic adjustment of CPU voltage and frequency for power saving.

Race to Halt (RTH)

Dynamically increases CPU frequency to enter C-States faster for power reduction.

Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology

Enables CPPC v2 interface for controlling CPU P-States.

Per Core P State OS Control Mode

Enables or disables Per Core P State OC Control Mode for CPU performance.

HwP Autonomous Epp Grouping

HDC Control

Turbo Mode

Power Limit 1

Power Limit 1 Power

Configures the Package Power Limit 1 in milliwatts or milli-percents.

Power Limit 1 Time Window

Sets the duration for which Power Limit 1 may be exceeded.

Power Limit 2

Power Limit 2 Power

Power Limit 3 Override

Power Limit 3

Configures Package Power Limit 3 in milliwatts or milli-percents.

Power Limit 3 Time Window

Sets the duration for which Power Limit 3 may be exceeded.

Power Limit 3 Duty Cycle

Sets the duty cycle for processor maintaining Power Limit 3.

Power Limit 3 Lock

Enables or disables changing Power Limit 3 configurations during OS.

Power Limit 4 Override

Power Limit 4

Configures Package Power Limit 4 in milliwatts or milli-percents.

Power Limit 4 Lock

Enables or disables changing Power Limit 4 configurations during OS.

C-States

Enhanced C-States

Enables enhanced C-States (C1E) for minimum CPU speed in C-State.

C-State Auto Demotion

Prevents unnecessary excursion into C-States.

C-State Un-Demotion

Enables or disables un-demotion of C-States.

Package C-State Demotion

Enables or disables Package C-State Demotion.

Package C-State Un-Demotion

Enables or disables Package C-State Un-Demotion.

C-State Pre-Wake

Enables or disables C-State Pre-Wake functionality.

IO MWait Redirection

Package C-State Limit

Total Memory Encryption

Chipset Configuration

System Agent (SA) Configuration

Provides configuration options for the System Agent.

Memory Configuration

Displays and allows configuration of memory-related parameters.

Memory Test on Warm Boot

Maximum Memory Frequency

ECC Support

Max TOLUD

Retrain on Fast Fail

Row Hammer Mode

RH LFSR0 Mask

Sets the LFSR mask for Row Hammer pTRR feature.

RH LFSR1 Mask

Power Down Mode

Page Close Idle Timeout

Memory Scrambler

Force ColdReset

Force Single Rank

MRC Fast Boot

PEG Port Configuration

M.2-C

Configuration for the M.2-C slot, including ASPM and PCIe Speed.

ASPM

Sets the Active State Power Management level for PCIe devices.

PCIe Speed

Selects the PCI Express port speed.

RSC-W-68G5 SLOT2 PCIe 5.0 x16

Indicates presence and enables/disables the RSC-W-68G5 SLOT2 PCIe 5.0 x16 port.

RSC-W-68G5 SLOT1 PCIe 5.0 x16

Indicates presence and enables/disables the RSC-W-68G5 SLOT1 PCIe 5.0 x16 port.

ASPM

PCIe Speed

Stop Grant Configuration

Number of Stop Grant Cycles

Sets the number of stop-grant cycles for PCIe configurations.

VT-d

Control Iommu Pre-boot Behavior

X2APIC Opt Out

DMA Control Guarantee

GNA Device (B0:D8:F0)

PCH-IO Configuration

PCI Express Configuration

Configuration options for PCI Express ports.

ASPM 6

Sets ASPM level for PCIe device, specifically for ASPM 6.

L1 Substates

Configures PCI Express L1 Substates.

PCIe Speed

Selects the PCI Express port speed.

M.2-P

Configuration for the M.2-P slot, including ASPM and PCIe Speed.

Port 61h Bit-4 Emulation

Super IO Configuration

Serial Port 1 Configuration

Enables/disables Serial Port 1 and configures its device settings.

Serial Port 1

Enables or disables the serial port and shows device settings.

Change Settings

Configures the IRQ setting for Serial Port 1.

Serial Port 2 Configuration

Enables/disables Serial Port 2 and configures its device settings.

Serial Port 2

Enables or disables Serial Port 2 and shows device settings.

Serial Port 2 Attribute

Sets the attribute for Serial Port 2 (SOL or COM).

Serial Port Console Redirection

COM1 / SOL/COM2

Enables console redirection support for serial ports COM1, SOL, and COM2.

COM1 Console Redirection Settings / SOL/COM2 Console Redirection Settings

Specifies data exchange between host and remote computers for console redirection.

Terminal Type

Selects the target terminal emulation type for console redirection.

Bits Per Second

Sets the transmission speed for serial ports used in console redirection.

Data Bits

Sets the data transmission size for console redirection.

Parity

Configures parity bit settings for serial data transmission.

Stop Bits

Flow Control

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Recorder Mode

Resolution 100x31

Putty KeyPad

Legacy Console Redirection

Redirection After BIOS POST

Serial Port for Out-Of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

Console Redirection EMS

Enables COM port EMS Console Redirection.

Out-of-Band Mgmt Port EMS

Selects serial port for Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS).

Terminal Type EMS

Selects terminal emulation type for EMS console redirection.

Bits Per Second EMS

Sets transmission speed for EMS serial ports in console redirection.

Flow Control EMS

SATA And VROC Configuration

SATA Controller(s)

Enables or disables SATA device connectivity.

SATA Mode Selection

Selects the SATA mode (AHCI or Intel VROC SATA RAID).

SATA Interrupt Selection

Selects the interrupt for operating system availability.

Support Aggressive Link Power Management

Enables aggressive link power state management for the PCH.

Serial ATA Port 0-7 Hot Plug

Designates specified SATA ports for hot plugging.

Serial ATA Port 0-7 Spin Up Device

Serial ATA Port 0-7 SATA Device Type

PCH-FW Configuration

ACPI Settings

High Precision Event Timer

Activates the High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for precise timing.

Native PCIe Enable

Grants control of PCIe Native hot plug and power management.

Native ASPM

USB Configuration

XHCI Hand-off

Workaround for OS without XHCI hand-off support.

USB Mass Storage Driver Support

Enables USB mass storage driver support.

PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

PCI Devices Common Settings

Common settings for PCI devices, including SR-IOV and DMA Mitigation.

SR-IOV Support

Enables or disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.

BME DMA Mitigation

Helps block DMA attacks by enabling this feature.

Onboard Video Option ROM

Selects the Onboard Video Option ROM type.

Above 4GB MMIO BIOS Assignment

Enables remapping of BIOS above 4GB.

PCI PERR/SERR Support

VGA Priority

NVMe Firmware Source

Storage Option ROM/UEFI Driver

PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration

M.2-C OPROM / M.2-P OPROM / Onboard LAN1 Option ROM

Selects EFI to boot with installed PCIe devices.

Onboard LAN1 Option Support / Onboard LAN2 Option Support

Enables or disables onboard LAN ports.

PCIE Clock

Sets PCIe Clock to Native or FREE_RUNNING.

Network Configuration

Network Stack

Enables Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) for network stack.

IPv4 PXE Support

Enables IPv4 Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) for boot support.

IPv4 HTTP Support

IPv6 PXE Support

IPv6 HTTP Support

PXE boot wait time

Media detect count

MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv4 Network Configuration

Configured

Indicates if network address configuration was successful.

Enable DHCP

Sets the DHCP configuration for network address assignment.

Local IP Address

Enters the local IP address for the computer.

Local NetMask

Enters the subnet mask for the computer.

Local Gateway

Enters the gateway IP address for the computer.

Local DNS Servers

Enters the DNS server addresses for the computer.

Save Changes and Exit

MAC: XXXXXXXXXXXX-IPv6 Network Configuration

Enter Configuration Menu

Accesses the IPv6 network configuration menu.

Interface ID

Enters an ID for the network device.

DAD Transmit Count

Sets the count for Duplicate Address Detection (DAD).

Policy

Sets the network policy to Automatic or Manual.

Advanced Configuration

Advanced IPv6 network settings configuration.

New IPv6 Address

Enters a new IPv6 address.

New Gateway Addresses

Enters a new gateway IP address.

New DNS Addresses

Enters a new DNS server address.

Commit Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit

Save Changes and Exit

Trusted Computing

Security Device Support

Enables BIOS support for onboard security devices.

SHA256 PCR Bank

Enables SHA256 PCR Bank support for system integrity.

Pending Operation

Schedules a TPM-related operation for system data integrity.

Platform Hierarchy

Storage Hierarchy

Endorsement Hierarchy

Physical Presence Spec Version

TPM 2.0 InterfaceType

PH Randomization

Disable Block Sid

TXT Support

HTTP Boot Configuration

HTTP Boot Policy

Selects the policy for HTTP Boot (all LANs, each LAN, or priority).

HTTP Boot Checks Hostname

Enables/disables HTTPS boot hostname check for TLS certificates.

Priority of HTTP Boot

Ranks the targeted port for HTTP boot priority.

Instance of Priority 1

Sets the priority for HTTP boot instance 1.

Select IPv4 or IPv6

Boot Description

Boot URI

Instance of Priority 2

Supermicro KMS Server Configuration

Supermicro KMS Server IP address

Enters the KMS server IPv4 address.

Second Supermicro KMS Server IP address

Enters the second KMS server IPv4 address.

Supermicro KMS TCP Port number

Sets the Supermicro KMS TCP port number.

KMS Time Out

Sets the KMS server connection time-out in seconds.

TimeZone

Enters the correct time zone for the system.

Client UserName

Sets the client identity (user name) for KMS.

Client Password

Sets the client identity (password) for KMS.

KMS TLS Certificate / Size

CA Certificate

Manages CA certificates for KMS TLS.

Client Certificate

Manages client certificates for KMS TLS.

Client Private Key

Manages client private keys for KMS TLS.

Private Key Password

Changes the private key password.

Super-Guardians Configuration

Super-Guardians Protection Policy

Enables Super-Guardians protection for Storage, System, or both.

KMS Security Policy

KMS Server Retry Count

TPM Security Policy

Load Authentication-Key

Save Authentication-Key

USB Security Policy

TLS Authenticate Configuration

Server CA Configuration

Manages server CA certificates for TLS authentication.

Enroll Certification Using File

Enrolls certification from a specified file.

Certification GUID

Inputs the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID).

Commit Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit

Delete Certification

Client Certification Configuration

Enroll Certification

Enrolls client certificates.

Enroll Certification Using File

Enrolls client certification from a file.

Certification GUID

Inputs the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID).

Firmware Image Properties

NIC Configuration

Link Speed

Specifies the port speed for the network port.

Wake On Lan

Enables or disables Wake On Lan support.

Blink LEDs

Identifies the physical network port by blinking its associated LED.

Driver Health

4.4 Event Logs

Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings

Configures SMBIOS Event Log settings, including enabling/disabling.

SMBIOS Event Log

Enables or disables SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot.

Erasing Settings

Configures how and when the SMBIOS event log is erased.

Erase Event Log

Sets the conditions for erasing event log data.

When Log is Full

Determines action when the event log memory is full.

SMBIOS Event Log Standard Settings

Log System Boot Event

Toggles system boot event logging to enabled or disabled.

MECI

Counts occurrences of duplicate events before MECI counter increments.

METW

Defines time window between duplicate log events for MECI increment.

4.5 BMC

BMC Firmware Revision

Indicates the BMC firmware revision number.

BMC STATUS

Shows the current status of the BMC firmware.

System Event Log

Manages system event logging within the BMC.

SEL Components

Enables or disables all system event logging at boot up.

Erasing Settings

Configures how and when System Event Logs (SEL) are erased.

Erase SEL

Sets the conditions for erasing SEL logs upon system reboot.

When SEL is Full

BMC Network Configuration

Update BMC LAN Configuration

Applies IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot.

Configure IPv4 Support

Configures IPv4 network settings for the BMC.

BMC LAN Selection

Displays the BMC LAN setting (e.g., Failover).

BMC Network Link Status

Displays the BMC Network Link status.

Configuration Address Source

Selects the source for the IP address (DHCP or Static).

Station IP Address

Subnet Mask

Station MAC Address

Gateway IP Address

VLAN

VLAN ID

Enters the VLAN ID for BMC network configuration.

Configure IPv6 Support

IPv6 address status

Displays the status of the station IPv6 address to BMC.

IPv6 Support

Enables or disables IPv6 support for the BMC.

Station IPv6 Address

Prefix Length

Gateway IP

Alternative DNS server IP

Advanced Settings

Preferred DNS server IP

Alternative DNS server IP

4.6 Security

Administrator Password

Sets or changes the administrator password for system security.

User Password

Sets or changes the user password when an administrator password is set.

Password Check

Configures system password checks during BIOS setup and bootup.

Hard Drive Security Frozen

Enables or disables freezing of Lock Security for storage drives.

Lockdown Mode

Supermicro Security Erase Configuration

HDD Name

Displays the name of the detected HDD.

HDD Serial Number

Displays the serial number of the detected HDD.

Security Mode

Sets the security mode for storage device erase operations.

Estimated Time

Shows the estimated time for security erase operations.

HDD User Pwd Status

Indicates the status of the HDD user password.

Security Function

Performs secure erase or sets passwords for storage devices.

Password

Sets the user password for security functions.

Secure Boot

Secure Boot Mode

Selects the secure boot mode (Standard or Custom).

CSM Support

Enables legacy device support when Secure Boot is enabled.

Restore Factory Keys

Restores manufacturer default keys for system security.

Reset to Setup Mode

Resets the system to Setup Mode.

Enter Audit Mode

Enters Audit Mode workflow, erasing Platform Key variables.

Key Management

Manages keys and signatures for secure boot.

Factory Key Provision

Installs provision factory default settings in Setup Mode.

Reset To Setup Mode

Enroll Efi Image

Export Secure Boot Variables

Platform Key (PK)

Enters and configures platform firmware keys.

Key Exchange Key (KEK)

Enters and configures Key Exchange Keys.

Authorized Signatures (db)

Enters and configures authorized signatures for the system.

Forbidden Signatures (dbx)

Authorized TimeStamps (dbt)

OsRecovery Signatures (dbr)

4.7 Boot

Setup Prompt Timeout

Sets the time (seconds) to wait for the BIOS Setup activation key.

Boot Mode Select

Selects the boot device type (Legacy, UEFI, Dual).

LEGACY to EFI Support

Enables booting from EFI OS if Legacy boot order fails.

Fixed Boot Order Priorities

Prioritizes the order of bootable devices.

Add New Boot Option

Add boot option

Specifies the name for a new boot option.

Path for boot option

Enters the path for the new boot option file.

Boot option File Path

Specifies the file path for the new boot option.

Create

Creates the new boot option in the boot priority list.

Delete Boot Option

Delete Boot Option

Removes an EFI boot option from the boot order.

UEFI NETWORK Drive BBS Priorities

UEFI Application Boot Priorities

4.8 Save & Exit

Save Options

Options for saving changes or exiting the BIOS utility.

Discard Changes and Exit

Exits BIOS without saving changes and reboots the computer.

Save Changes and Reset

Saves configuration changes and reboots the computer.

Save Changes

Saves configuration changes without rebooting the system.

Discard Changes

Discards all changes and returns to the BIOS utility program.

Default Options

Restore Optimized Defaults

Loads factory default settings for system stability.

Save As User Defaults

Saves current BIOS settings as user defaults for future use.

Restore User Defaults

Restores previously saved user-defined BIOS settings.

Boot Override

Selects a boot option to boot the system.

Appendix A BIOS Codes

A.1 BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes

Lists common BIOS beep codes and their corresponding error messages.

A.2 Additional BIOS POST Codes

Appendix B Software

B.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation

Guides through installing the operating system, including RAID setup.

Installing the OS

Steps for creating bootable media and initiating OS installation.

B.2 Driver Installation

B.3 SuperDoctor® 5

B.4 IPMI

Appendix C Standardized Warning Statements

Battery Handling

Provides warnings regarding battery replacement and handling.

Product Disposal

Appendix D UEFI BIOS Recovery

D.1 Overview

Provides an overview of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).

D.2 Recovering the UEFI BIOS Image

Explains the process of recovering the UEFI BIOS image.

D.3 Recovering the BIOS Block with a USB Device

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