3COM IWILL DK8X User Manual
Overview
Hardware Installation
IWILL DK8X Motherboard
User’s Manual
BIOS Setup
DK8X Version 1.1
DK8X Motherboard
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
2. Move the equipment away from the receiver
3. Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approve by
the party responsible for compliance could void Your authority to operate such equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two
conditions
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties regarding the contents of this manual and specifically disclaims any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, the
manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication or make changes in the specifications of
the product described within it at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any
person of such revision or change.
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Intel and Pentium 4 are
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the
properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under
international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material
contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer.
IWILL ©Copyright 2003
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Table of Contents
1: Overview ....................................………………………................. 1-1
Workstation Board Specification .....................................………………………...... 1-5
Mainboard Map ...................................................………………………......... 1-7
I/O Port Array …………………………………………………………………………… 1-8
2: Hardware Installation ...................................……………………... 2-1
Map of Jumpers ...............................................................……....………………….. 2-2
CN32: Clear CMOS Header ................................……....……....…………….......... 2-3
CN21: PCI 64 Bit Slot Speed Select Jumper ………...........…...……....……2-4
CN25: PCI-X Slot Speed Select Jumper …........………………………..... 2-4
J11: Audio for Front Panel …………….….………………………..…. 2-5
JP1: IEEE-1394 Enable/Disable ................................………………………........ 2-5
CN49: Chassis Intrusion Header ................................………………………........ 2-6
Memory Installation Procedure …………..…………………………..………………2-8
Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............…………………………....…….2-11
AGP Pro Slot ..............………..............................………………………......... 2-13
EPS12V Power Connectors …………….....................………………………........ 2-14
FDD Connectors ..........................................………………………......... 2-15
IDE_P, IDE_S: IDE Drive Connectors.......................………………………....... 2-15
Front Panel Switches ...................................................…………………………... 2-16
System Fan Connectors…………….....................……………………………….... 2-18
Rear Panel I/O Ports…………….....................……………………………….... 2-19
Additional I/O Connectors………….....................……………………………….... 2-21
Installing Expansion Cards………….....................……………………………….... 2-23
Silicon Image Chipset and Serial ATA…..............……………………………….... 2-24
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3: BIOS Setup ..............................................………………………........... 3-1
Starting the BIOS Setup .....................................……………………..……..3-1
Using the BIOS Setup Utility.........................…................................................. 3-2
Main Menu ......................................………………………..…......... 3-4
Advanced Menu ...............................…………………………................. 3-6
IDE Configuration Submenu .....................…………………………........................ 3-7
Super IO Configuration Submenu..........…………………………........................ 3-8
PCIPnP Menu ...……………….........…………………………..................... 3-9
Boot Menu ...............................…………………………..................... 3-12
Boot Setting Configuration Submenu .......………………………......................... 3-13
Security Menu....................................…………………….......…….... 3-15
Chipset Menu…….....................................................….... 3-16
NorthBridge Configuration Submenu.....………………………….......... 3-16
SouthBridge Configuration Submenu .................…………………………..... 3-19
AGP Configuration Submenu .......................................…………………………... 3-20
APM Configuration Menu .....................................…………………………. 3-21
Exit Menu ………………………………………………………………..……….3-22
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Chapter 1 Overview
Overview
Thank you for choosing this high performance motherboard. This is a dual AMD Opteron
micro-Socket 940 motherboard (M/B) based on the EATX form factor and features the
AMD® HyperTransport™ I/O Hub (8111) AMD HyperTransport PCI-X Tunnel chipset
(8131) and the AMD® AGP Tunnel (8151) chipset. The board features a Hyper Transport
bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s.
For memory options, there are eight (8) sockets to support up to 16 GB of memory using
184-pin Registered PC3200/PC2700/2100 ECC DDR memory modules.
Flexibility and expandability are provided by two 32-bit/33Mhz PCI slots, one
64-bit/66MHz PCI slot, two PCI-X slots and an AGP Pro/ 8X slot. This selection of PCI
slots permits the use of numerous add-on cards and Peer PCI transaction support provides
increased system performance.
Other features include an onboard Silicon Image® Serial ATA interfaces, a 3COM®
Gigabit Ethernet controller, an onboard RealTek® ALC-655™ audio chip, and USB 2.0
to provide high system capabilities that meet a wide range of demanding applications.
Before we begin the manual, we would like to go over some precautions to insure the
safety of both the Mainboard and the technician/operator. Please read the General Safety,
ESD, and Operating Precautions in their entirety before beginning.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Keep the area around the Server clean and free of clutter.
Servers weigh a lot. They can average about 50 lbs. (~22.68 kg)
When lifting the system, two people should lift slowly from opposite ends with their
feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with
your legs.
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed
away from the system or on a table so that they won¡¦t accidentally be stepped on.
While working on the system, do not wear loose items such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves. They can come into contact with electrical circuits or get
pulled into a cooling fan.
Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal
conductors and can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with
printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
ESD
PRECAUTIONS
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges
coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this
difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards. The
following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is
made to protect your equipment from ESD:
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready
for use.
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Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may
retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the
motherboard.
After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to
the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been
made.
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PERATING PRECAUTIONS
Care must be taken to insure that the chassis cover is in place when the server is
operating to assure proper cooling.
Out of warranty
damage to the server can occur if
this practice is not strictly followed.
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ETTING HELP
If a problem arises with yours system during Installation or Operation, you should first
ask your dealer for help as they have most likely configured your system. They generally
have the best grasp of your issues and the fastest response for your symptoms. If your
dealer is near your location, it is recommended that you first bring your system to them to
have it serviced instead of attempting to solve the problem yourself.
If those options don't work for you, IWILL also provides some helpful resources to help
you.
1. Visit IWILL® website at www.iwill.net and navigate to this product’s page which
contain links to product updates such as Jumper settings or BIOS updates.
2. The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) sections in the IWILL website are often
helpful since other users often have the same questions.
3. Email us at: support@iwill.net and we will try to answer your questions within 5
business days.
1-4 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
WORKSTATION BOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Processor 1. AMD® Dual Opteron Socket 940 CPUs
2. Supports 1.8 GHz or higher
3. HyperTransport™ of 6.4 GB/s bandwidth
4. Built-In Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Chipset 1. AMD® 8111 (HyperTransport I/O Hub)
2. AMD® 8151 (AGP Tunnel)
3. AMD® 8131 (PCI-X Tunnel)
Memory 1. 4 + 4 socket for 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
2. Uses Registered PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 ECC DDR
memory
3. Supports total system memory size of up to 16 GB
Internal I/O connector 1. 34-pin Floppy Connector
2. 4-pin CD-In and Aux-In audio input connectors
Accelerated Graphics
Port
IDE Bus
On-Board LAN Integrated single 3com 3C940 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Audio
USB Integrated NEC with four (4) USB 2.0 ports
Expansion Slots
AGP Pro/ 8X/4X slot
1. 2x 40-pin IDE connectors, supports up to four (4) Enhanced
IDE devices
2. Dual Channel Master Mode
3. Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
1. Integrated Realtek® ALC-655, Professional 6-channel Audio
2. AC '97 CODEC
2 x internal USB1.1 ports
1. 2x PCI 32-bit / 33 MHz
2. 1x PCI 64-bit / 66 MHz
3. 2x PCI-X 100/133 MHz
PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors with Wake-Up function
1 x UART 16550 serial port (COM1)
Rear Panel I/O
1 x 25-pin parallel port with ECP/EPP support
2 x onboard USB 1.1 ports
4 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x external, 2 x internal)
1 x GigaBit Ethernet LAN RJ-45 port
Audio Phone Jacks - Speaker Out, Mic In, Line-In.
1x IEEE-1394 port
Center Out, Rear Out
System Management
System BIOS
Form Factor
Serial ATA
IEEE 1394
Hardware Monitor (CPU Thermal, Fan, Voltage, Intrusion)
WINBOND W83627THF
4Mb Flash EEPROM with AMI BIOS
I2C support. SMBIOS 2.3 and DMI 2.0 compliant
Soft Power-Down
Secure Boot, Multiple Boot support
Extended ATX form factor
EPS 12V power connectors (24 pin + 8 pin)
Silicon® Image Sil3114 chipset
4 Serial ATA ports with RAID 0, 1 and 10
Integrated TI® TSB43AB22 for IEEE 1394 port
(1x onboard, 1x header)
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Chapter 1 Overview
MAINBOARD MAP
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REAR I/O ARRAY
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
In this section, we detail the procedures for how to install processors and other hardware
components in your Mainboard. Please go to the specific sections to read more about
section you are interested
¾ WARNING
This motherboard contains sensitive electronic components that can be easily damaged
by static electricity. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure correct Installation and to
avoid static damage.
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MAP OF JUMPERS
Refer to the following illustration to find the location of the Mainboard's jumpers
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CN32: Clear CMOS Header
The onboard button cell battery powers the CMOS RAM. It contains all the BIOS setup
information. Keep the jumper connected to pins 1-2 (Default) to retain the RTC data as
shown below.
1
2
3
1-2 2-3
Normal (Default) Clear CMOS
Under certain circumstances, you will need to reset system settings. Follow these
instructions to clear the CMOS RTC data:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Short pins 2 and 3 with a jumper for a few seconds.
3. Replace the jumper to pins 1 and 2.
4. Turn on your computer by pressing the power-on button.
5. Hold down <F2> during boot and select either <Load Optimal Defaults> or
<Load Failsafe Defaults> in the “Exit” section. Then go through the BIOS setup
to re-enter user preferences. Refer to Chapter 2 BIOS SETUP for more
information.
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CN21: PCI 64-Bit Speed Select Jumper
This header lets you determine the bus speed of the PCI-X 64-bit slots. The speed can be
set to either 64 MHz (default) or 33 MHz
1
2
3
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66MHz 33MHz
CN25: PCI-X Speed Select Jumper
This header lets you determine the bus speed of the PCI-X slots. The speed can be set to
either 133 MHz (default) or 100 MHz.
1
2
3
1-2 2-3
PCI-X 133 PCI-X 100
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J11: Audio for Front Panel
This jumper, J11, allows users to switch audio function to the front panel if front panel is
installed.
Pin Assignment:
1: MIC Out
2: GND
8: NC
5-6: Line Out Right
9-10: Line Out Left
JP1: IEEE-1394 Enable/Disable
This jumper allows users to enable/disable IEEE-1394 function of onboard header.
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2
3
1-2 2-3
Enable Disable
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CN20: Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector
This feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that connects to the chassis intrusion
connector on the motherboard. The motherboard circuitry will detect the intrusion when
the chassis cover is removed.
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